- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mount Sterling, IL
Brown County High School
Federal NCES profile for Brown County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172730002893
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brown County High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mount Sterling · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 224
- students enrolled
Brown County High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Sterling, IL.
School address
District: Brown County Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172730002893 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Brown County High School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 172730002893 · Mount Sterling, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
224 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Brown County Elementary School (270 students)
Brown County High School held near 215 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.2 → 17.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Brown County High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brown County E
Brown County Elementary School
270 students
- This school
Brown County High School
224 students
- Brown County M
Brown County Middle School
179 students
What this shows Brown County High School reports 224 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brown County High School compares
Brown County High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
224
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 224 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.0, Brown County High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Brown County Cusd 1 reports $14,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brown County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brown County Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brown County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~224 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brown County High School
How many students attend Brown County High School?
Brown County High School has 224 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mount Sterling, IL. CCD year-over-year: 212 (2022-23) → 215 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown County High School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brown County High School?
The largest demographic group at Brown County High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Mount Sterling, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brown County High School?
Brown County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brown County High School rank among public schools in Mount Sterling?
By Resource Investment Index, Brown County High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mount Sterling, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Brown County Cusd 1?
Besides Brown County High School, Brown County Cusd 1 also operates Brown County Elementary School (270 students) and Brown County Middle School (179 students). See the Brown County Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.