Enrollment
1,817
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 170402000088
Argo Community High School — Summit, IL
Federal NCES profile for Argo Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 41/100.
👥 Class size 40
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 22
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Argo Chsd 217 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Argo Community High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Argo Community High School reports 1,817 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 128.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 6% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 15 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 303 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 31.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Argo Chsd 217 spends $28,997 per pupil district-wide, above the Illinois average of $20,099 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.9% from local sources (property taxes), 40.0% from the state, and 9.2% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Argo Community High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,817 | top 97% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
31.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,997
per pupil, district-wide
— above Illinois avg of $20,099
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 303 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 150 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,817 Top 97% in Illinois — larger than 3% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 128.0
Students per teacher 15:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170402000088
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.1%
White 31.4%
African American 11.4%
Asian 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 303:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 31.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 150
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Argo Chsd 217, which includes Argo Community High School.
$28,997
Per student
+44%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
+49%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 40.0%
Federal 9.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about Argo Community High School
How many students attend Argo Community High School?
Argo Community High School has 1,817 students enrolled. It is a high school in Summit, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Argo Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Argo Community High School is 15:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Argo Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Argo Community High School is Hispanic or Latino at 54.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Summit, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Argo Community High School?
Argo Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (D) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.