Enrollment
224
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 172730002893
Brown County High School — Mount Sterling, IL
Federal NCES profile for Brown County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 43/100.
👥 Class size 53
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 45
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: Brown County Cusd 1 · 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)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Brown County High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Brown County High School reports 224 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 18.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 19% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 26% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 6 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 224 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Brown County Cusd 1 spends $17,147 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 52.7% from local sources (property taxes), 35.9% from the state, and 11.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Brown County 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 224 | top 22% | — | — |
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 19% below state mean
Top 25% in Illinois — lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$17,147
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
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.
Overview
Enrollment 224 Top 22% in Illinois — larger than 78% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 18.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 172730002893
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 6
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 224:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.9%
In-school suspensions 32
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Brown County Cusd 1, which includes Brown County High School.
$17,147
Per student
-15%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 35.9%
Federal 11.4%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
Educator & family resources
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brown County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brown County High School is 11.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 43/100 (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.