- Enrollment
- 631
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Byron, IL
Byron High School 9-12
Federal NCES profile for Byron High School 9-12, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170801000407
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 69
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Byron High School 9-12 earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Byron · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 464
- students enrolled
Byron High School 9-12 has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Byron High School 9-12 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Byron, IL.
School address
District: Byron Cusd 226 · Illinois
NCES ID 170801000407 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Byron High School 9-12 held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 170801000407 · Byron, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
464 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Mary Morgan Elem Sch (631 students)
Byron High School 9-12 held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 36.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Byron High School 9-12 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mary Morgan El
Mary Morgan Elem Sch
631 students
- This school
Byron High School 9-12
464 students
- Byron Middle S
Byron Middle School
366 students
What this shows Byron High School 9-12 reports 464 students on the CCD universe file.
How Byron High School 9-12 compares
Byron High School 9-12 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 464 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
464
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$20,287
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 155 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.1, Byron High School 9-12 is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Byron Cusd 226 reports $20,287 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Byron High School 9-12 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Morgan Elem Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Byron Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Byron High School 9-12's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~464 students)
Frequently asked questions about Byron High School 9-12
How many students attend Byron High School 9-12?
Byron High School 9-12 has 464 students enrolled. It is a high school in Byron, IL. CCD year-over-year: 457 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Byron High School 9-12?
The student-teacher ratio at Byron High School 9-12 is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Byron High School 9-12?
The largest demographic group at Byron High School 9-12 is White at 84.8% of enrollment, in Byron, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Byron High School 9-12?
Byron High School 9-12 has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Byron High School 9-12 rank among public schools in Byron?
By Resource Investment Index, Byron High School 9-12 ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Byron, 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 Byron Cusd 226?
Besides Byron High School 9-12, Byron Cusd 226 also operates Mary Morgan Elem Sch (631 students) and Byron Middle School (366 students). See the Byron Cusd 226 district page for the complete list.