Enrollment
235
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Manito, IL
Midwest Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Midwest Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174396205578
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Midwest Central High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Manito · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 235
- students enrolled
Midwest Central High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Midwest Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manito, IL.
School address
District: Midwest Central Cusd 191 · Illinois
NCES ID 174396205578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Midwest Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Midwest Central High School
Midwest Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Manito, Illinois, enrolling 235 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 235 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 24 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 235 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Midwest Central Cusd 191 spends $13,457 per pupil, 21% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Midwest Central Cusd 191 also operates Midwest Central Primary School (430 students) and Midwest Central Middle School (183 students) alongside Midwest Central 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 Midwest Central High School compares
Midwest Central 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$13,457
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Midwest Central High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 24
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Midwest Central Cusd 191, which includes Midwest Central High School.
$13,457
Per student
-21%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.4%
State 44.4%
Federal 21.2%
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 Midwest Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midwest Central Primary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Midwest Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Midwest Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 183
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~235 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Midwest Central High School
How many students attend Midwest Central High School?
Midwest Central High School has 235 students enrolled. It is a high school in Manito, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Midwest Central High School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 Midwest Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Midwest Central High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Manito, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Midwest Central High School?
Midwest Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Midwest Central High School rank among public schools in Manito?
By Resource Investment Index, Midwest Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Manito, 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 Manito on the city page.
Is Midwest Central High School a good school?
Midwest Central High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Midwest Central Cusd 191?
Besides Midwest Central High School, Midwest Central Cusd 191 also operates Midwest Central Primary School (430 students) and Midwest Central Middle School (183 students). See the Midwest Central Cusd 191 district page for the complete list.
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