- Enrollment
- 296
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Johnston City, IL
Johnston City High School
Federal NCES profile for Johnston City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172055002320
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Johnston City High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Johnston City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 328
- students enrolled
Johnston City High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Johnston City, IL.
School address
District: Johnston City Cusd 1 · Illinois
NCES ID 172055002320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Johnston City High School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 172055002320 · Johnston City, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 12.6:1 · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington Middle School (296 students)
Johnston City High School held near 330 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Johnston City High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Johnston City High School
328 students
- Washington Mid
Washington Middle School
296 students
- Jefferson Elem
Jefferson Elem School
270 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
163 students
What this shows Johnston City High School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Johnston City High School compares
Johnston City 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$13,113
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Johnston City High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Johnston City Cusd 1 reports $13,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Johnston City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Johnston City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 270
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Johnston City High School
How many students attend Johnston City High School?
Johnston City High School has 328 students enrolled. It is a high school in Johnston City, IL. CCD year-over-year: 337 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnston City High School is 12.6:1, which is 10% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 20% 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 Johnston City High School?
The largest demographic group at Johnston City High School is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Johnston City, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Johnston City High School?
Johnston City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Johnston City High School rank among public schools in Johnston City?
By Resource Investment Index, Johnston City High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Johnston City, 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 Johnston City Cusd 1?
Besides Johnston City High School, Johnston City Cusd 1 also operates Washington Middle School (296 students), Jefferson Elem School (270 students), and Lincoln Elem School (163 students). See the Johnston City Cusd 1 district page for the complete list.