Enrollment
1,480
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Crete, IL
Crete-Monee High School
Federal NCES profile for Crete-Monee High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171125001344
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crete-Monee High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Crete · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.9:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,480
- students enrolled
Crete-Monee High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crete-Monee High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crete, IL.
School address
District: Crete Monee Cusd 201u · Illinois
NCES ID 171125001344 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.9:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crete-Monee High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crete-Monee High School
Crete-Monee High School is a large high school in Crete, Illinois, enrolling 1,480 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 42% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,480 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by African American (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 33 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 296 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 371 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,480 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee Middle School (1,002 students) and Balmoral Elem Sch (472 students) alongside Crete-Monee High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Crete-Monee High School compares
Crete-Monee High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.9:1 | ▲ 42% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,480 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,480
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 42% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$20,349
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
214
in-school suspensions + 157 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,480 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 75.0
Students per teacher 19.9:1 +42% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171125001344
Student demographics
African American 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 20.9%
White 12.2%
Two or More 4.8%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Crete-Monee High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 33
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 296:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.1%
In-school suspensions 214
Out-of-school suspensions 157
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crete Monee Cusd 201u, which includes Crete-Monee High School.
$20,349
Per student
+19%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.1%
State 37.0%
Federal 8.8%
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.
How Crete-Monee High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crete-Monee Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Balmoral Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crete Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monee Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Talala Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crete-Monee High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,002
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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Frequently asked questions about Crete-Monee High School
How many students attend Crete-Monee High School?
Crete-Monee High School has 1,480 students enrolled. It is a high school in Crete, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crete-Monee High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crete-Monee High School is 19.9:1, which is 42% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crete-Monee High School?
The largest demographic group at Crete-Monee High School is African American at 61.1% of enrollment, in Crete, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crete-Monee High School?
Crete-Monee High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crete-Monee High School rank among public schools in Crete?
By Resource Investment Index, Crete-Monee High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Crete, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crete on the city page.
Is Crete-Monee High School a good school?
Crete-Monee High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Crete Monee Cusd 201u?
Besides Crete-Monee High School, Crete Monee Cusd 201u also operates Crete-Monee Middle School (1,002 students), Balmoral Elem Sch (472 students), and Crete Elementary School (381 students). See the Crete Monee Cusd 201u district page for the complete list.