Enrollment
2,342
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville High School
Federal NCES profile for Edwardsville High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171353001639
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 22
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edwardsville High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Edwardsville · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 2,342
- students enrolled
Edwardsville High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsville High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Edwardsville, IL.
School address
District: Edwardsville Cusd 7 · Illinois
NCES ID 171353001639 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
127.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edwardsville High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edwardsville High School
Edwardsville High School is a large high school in Edwardsville, Illinois, enrolling 2,342 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 92% of Illinois schools and 31% 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 99% of state schools at 2,342 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 390 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Edwardsville Cusd 7 spends $12,617 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Edwardsville Cusd 7 also operates Liberty Middle School (888 students) and Lincoln Middle School (736 students) alongside Edwardsville 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 Edwardsville High School compares
Edwardsville 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 31% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,342 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,342
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 92% in Illinois - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.8%
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
$12,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 390 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
244
in-school suspensions + 102 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.5, Edwardsville High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Edwardsville Cusd 7, which includes Edwardsville High School.
$12,617
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.7%
State 26.9%
Federal 6.4%
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.
How Edwardsville High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Albert Cassens Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Woodland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbus Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edwardsville High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 888
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Illinois, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,342 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edwardsville High School
How many students attend Edwardsville High School?
Edwardsville High School has 2,342 students enrolled. It is a high school in Edwardsville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edwardsville High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsville High School is 18.4:1, which is 31% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edwardsville High School?
The largest demographic group at Edwardsville High School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Edwardsville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edwardsville High School?
Edwardsville High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Edwardsville High School rank among public schools in Edwardsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Edwardsville High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Edwardsville, 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 Edwardsville on the city page.
Is Edwardsville High School a good school?
Edwardsville High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Edwardsville Cusd 7?
Besides Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville Cusd 7 also operates Liberty Middle School (888 students), Lincoln Middle School (736 students), and Albert Cassens Elementary (477 students). See the Edwardsville Cusd 7 district page for the complete list.
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