Enrollment
1,635
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Geneva, IL
Geneva Community High School
Federal NCES profile for Geneva Community High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 171638001955
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Geneva Community High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,635
- students enrolled
Geneva Community High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Community High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Geneva, IL.
School address
District: Geneva Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 171638001955 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
124.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Geneva Community High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Geneva Community High School
Geneva Community High School is a large high school in Geneva, Illinois, enrolling 1,635 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,635 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 35/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 182 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students) and Geneva Middle Sch South (613 students) alongside Geneva Community 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 Geneva Community High School compares
Geneva Community 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,635 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,635
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Illinois - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$19,653
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors9.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,635 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 124.0
Students per teacher 13.4:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171638001955
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 2.9%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.1, Geneva Community High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 20
Counselors (FTE) 9.0
Students per counselor 182:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.9%
In-school suspensions 78
Out-of-school suspensions 27
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Cusd 304, which includes Geneva Community High School.
$19,653
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 Geneva Community High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Middle Sch North | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch South | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Street Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Geneva Community High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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Frequently asked questions about Geneva Community High School
How many students attend Geneva Community High School?
Geneva Community High School has 1,635 students enrolled. It is a high school in Geneva, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Community High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Community High School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Geneva Community High School?
The largest demographic group at Geneva Community High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Geneva, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Geneva Community High School?
Geneva Community High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Geneva Community High School rank among public schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Geneva Community High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Geneva, 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 Geneva on the city page.
Is Geneva Community High School a good school?
Geneva Community High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Geneva Cusd 304?
Besides Geneva Community High School, Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students), Geneva Middle Sch South (613 students), and Williamsburg Elem School (439 students). See the Geneva Cusd 304 district page for the complete list.