- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Polo, IL
Polo Comm High School
Federal NCES profile for Polo Comm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173210003360
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Polo Comm High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Polo · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 186
- students enrolled
Polo Comm High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Polo Comm High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Polo, IL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Polo Comm High School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 173210003360 · Polo, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 12.4:1 · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Centennial Elem School (294 students)
Polo Comm High School held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.8 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Polo Comm High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Centennial Ele
Centennial Elem School
294 students
- This school
Polo Comm High School
186 students
- Aplington Midd 114
Aplington Middle School
114 students
What this shows Polo Comm High School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How Polo Comm High School compares
Polo Comm 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 34% in Illinois - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,818
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 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.4, Polo Comm High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
District finance for Polo Cusd 222 reports $14,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Polo Comm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centennial Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Aplington Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Polo Comm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 114
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about Polo Comm High School
How many students attend Polo Comm High School?
Polo Comm High School has 186 students enrolled. It is a high school in Polo, IL. CCD year-over-year: 195 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Polo Comm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Polo Comm High School is 12.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 21% 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 Polo Comm High School?
The largest demographic group at Polo Comm High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Polo, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Polo Comm High School?
Polo Comm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Polo Comm High School rank among public schools in Polo?
By Resource Investment Index, Polo Comm High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Polo, 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 Polo Cusd 222?
Besides Polo Comm High School, Polo Cusd 222 also operates Centennial Elem School (294 students) and Aplington Middle School (114 students). See the Polo Cusd 222 district page for the complete list.