- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Geneseo, IL
Geneseo High School
Federal NCES profile for Geneseo High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171635001948
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneseo High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Geneseo · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 794
- students enrolled
Geneseo High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneseo High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Geneseo, IL.
School address
District: Geneseo Cusd 228 · Illinois
NCES ID 171635001948 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Geneseo High School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 54.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 171635001948 · Geneseo, IL High · MID · TRAD
794 enr · 15.6:1 · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Geneseo Middle School (573 students)
Geneseo High School held near 792 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 54.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Geneseo High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Geneseo High School
794 students
- Geneseo Middle
Geneseo Middle School
573 students
- Millikin Elem
Millikin Elem School
364 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem School
357 students
- Northside Elem
Northside Elem School
334 students
What this shows Geneseo High School reports 794 students on the CCD universe file.
How Geneseo High School compares
Geneseo 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 794 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
794
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Illinois - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,239
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Two or More 2.6%
African American 1.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Geneseo High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Geneseo Cusd 228 reports $13,239 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Geneseo High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millikin Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northside Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneseo High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 364
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 357
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~794 students)
Frequently asked questions about Geneseo High School
How many students attend Geneseo High School?
Geneseo High School has 794 students enrolled. It is a high school in Geneseo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 809 (2022-23) → 792 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneseo High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneseo High School is 15.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Geneseo High School?
The largest demographic group at Geneseo High School is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Geneseo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneseo High School?
Geneseo High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Geneseo High School rank among public schools in Geneseo?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneseo High School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Geneseo, 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 Geneseo on the city page.
What other schools are in Geneseo Cusd 228?
Besides Geneseo High School, Geneseo Cusd 228 also operates Geneseo Middle School (573 students), Millikin Elem School (364 students), and Southwest Elem School (357 students). See the Geneseo Cusd 228 district page for the complete list.