Enrollment
1,847
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Quincy, IL
Quincy Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Quincy Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173300005053
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Quincy Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Quincy · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 1,847
- students enrolled
Quincy Sr High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy Sr High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Quincy, IL.
School address
District: Quincy Sd 172 · Illinois
NCES ID 173300005053 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
97.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Quincy Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Quincy Sr High School
Quincy Sr High School is a large high school in Quincy, Illinois, enrolling 1,847 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Illinois schools and 41% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,847 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 231 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Quincy Sd 172 spends $11,626 per pupil, 32% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students) and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students) alongside Quincy Sr 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 Quincy Sr High School compares
Quincy Sr 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 | 19.8:1 | ▲ 41% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,847 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,847
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in Illinois - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.1%
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
$11,626
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
283
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,847 Top 3% in Illinois - larger than 97% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 97.0
Students per teacher 19.8:1 +41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 173300005053
Student demographics
White 76.3%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.0, Quincy Sr High School is about as mixed as the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 15
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 8.0
Students per counselor 231:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.1%
In-school suspensions 283
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Quincy Sd 172, which includes Quincy Sr High School.
$11,626
Per student
-32%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.9%
State 32.8%
Federal 14.3%
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 Quincy Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy Jr High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel George Iles Elem Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarah Atwater Denman Elem | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Quincy Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,295
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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Frequently asked questions about Quincy Sr High School
How many students attend Quincy Sr High School?
Quincy Sr High School has 1,847 students enrolled. It is a high school in Quincy, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quincy Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Quincy Sr High School is 19.8:1, which is 41% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Quincy Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Quincy Sr High School is White at 76.3% of enrollment, in Quincy, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Quincy Sr High School?
Quincy Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Quincy Sr High School rank among public schools in Quincy?
By Resource Investment Index, Quincy Sr High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Quincy, 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 Quincy on the city page.
Is Quincy Sr High School a good school?
Quincy Sr High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Illinois schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. 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 Quincy Sd 172?
Besides Quincy Sr High School, Quincy Sd 172 also operates Quincy Jr High School (1,295 students), Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School (588 students), and Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch (564 students). See the Quincy Sd 172 district page for the complete list.