Enrollment
660
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Macomb, IL
Macomb Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Macomb Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172392002611
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macomb Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 660
- students enrolled
Macomb Senior High School has class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macomb Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Macomb, IL.
School address
District: Macomb Cusd 185 · Illinois
NCES ID 172392002611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macomb Senior High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macomb Senior High School
Macomb Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Macomb, Illinois, enrolling 660 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 660 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and African American (13%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Macomb Cusd 185 also operates Macomb Junior High School (479 students) and Lincoln Elem School (412 students) alongside Macomb Senior 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 Macomb Senior High School compares
Macomb Senior 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Illinois - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.1%
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
$15,762
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 72.9%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Macomb Senior High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Macomb Cusd 185, which includes Macomb Senior High School.
$15,762
Per student
-8%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 32.8%
Federal 16.1%
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 Macomb Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Macomb Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edison Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macarthur Early Childhood Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macomb Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 31.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~660 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Macomb Senior High School
How many students attend Macomb Senior High School?
Macomb Senior High School has 660 students enrolled. It is a high school in Macomb, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macomb Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Macomb Senior High School is 15.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macomb Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Macomb Senior High School is White at 72.9% of enrollment, in Macomb, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macomb Senior High School?
Macomb Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macomb Senior High School rank among public schools in Macomb?
By Resource Investment Index, Macomb Senior High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Macomb, 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 Macomb on the city page.
Is Macomb Senior High School a good school?
Macomb Senior High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools. 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 Macomb Cusd 185?
Besides Macomb Senior High School, Macomb Cusd 185 also operates Macomb Junior High School (479 students), Lincoln Elem School (412 students), and Edison Elementary School (397 students). See the Macomb Cusd 185 district page for the complete list.
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