- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172392002611
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 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 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Illinois schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Macomb · Resource Index
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Macomb Senior High School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 172392002611 · Macomb, IL High · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 15.7:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Macomb Junior High School (479 students)
Macomb Senior High School held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.4 → 40.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Macomb Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Macomb Senior High School
660 students
- Macomb Junior
Macomb Junior High School
479 students
- Lincoln Elem S
Lincoln Elem School
412 students
- Edison Element
Edison Elementary School
397 students
- Macarthur Earl 127
Macarthur Early Childhood Center
127 students
What this shows Macomb Senior High School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Macomb Senior High School compares
Macomb Senior 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$16,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
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.
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
District finance for Macomb Cusd 185 reports $16,653 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~660 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.