- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Virden, IL
North Mac High School
Federal NCES profile for North Mac High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170140306148
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Mac High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 361
- students enrolled
North Mac High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: North Mac Cusd 34 · Illinois
NCES ID 170140306148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
North Mac High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 170140306148 · Virden, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
361 enr · 15:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Mac Elementary (342 students)
North Mac High School held near 373 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
North Mac High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Mac High School
361 students
- North Mac Elem
North Mac Elementary
342 students
- North Mac Midd
North Mac Middle School
228 students
- North Mac Inte
North Mac Intermediate
224 students
What this shows North Mac High School reports 361 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Mac High School compares
North Mac 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 7% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 361 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
361
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Illinois - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$15,553
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 361 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.7, North Mac High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
District finance for North Mac Cusd 34 reports $15,553 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Mac High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Mac Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Mac Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Mac Intermediate | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Mac High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~361 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Mac High School
How many students attend North Mac High School?
North Mac High School has 361 students enrolled. It is a high school in Virden, IL. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 373 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mac High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Mac High School is 15:1, which is 7% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Mac High School?
The largest demographic group at North Mac High School is White at 93.9% of enrollment, in Virden, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Mac High School?
North Mac High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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).
What other schools are in North Mac Cusd 34?
Besides North Mac High School, North Mac Cusd 34 also operates North Mac Elementary (342 students), North Mac Middle School (228 students), and North Mac Intermediate (224 students). See the North Mac Cusd 34 district page for the complete list.