Enrollment
739
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Taylorville, IL
Taylorville Sr High School
Federal NCES profile for Taylorville Sr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173870003938
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Taylorville Sr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Taylorville · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 739
- students enrolled
Taylorville Sr High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorville Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Taylorville, IL.
School address
District: Taylorville Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 173870003938 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Taylorville Sr High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Taylorville Sr High School
Taylorville Sr High School is a large high school in Taylorville, Illinois, enrolling 739 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 739 puts it in the larger 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 (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Taylorville Cusd 3 spends $12,541 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 20.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Taylorville Cusd 3 also operates Taylorville Jr High School (614 students) and North Elem School (522 students) alongside Taylorville 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 Taylorville Sr High School compares
Taylorville 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 739 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
739
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% 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
34.0%
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
$12,541
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
62
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 90.8%
Two or More 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 90.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.3, Taylorville Sr High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Taylorville Cusd 3, which includes Taylorville Sr High School.
$12,541
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.4%
State 39.0%
Federal 20.6%
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 Taylorville Sr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taylorville Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Taylorville Sr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~739 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Taylorville Sr High School
How many students attend Taylorville Sr High School?
Taylorville Sr High School has 739 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylorville, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Taylorville Sr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Taylorville Sr High School is 15.1:1, which is 8% 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 Taylorville Sr High School?
The largest demographic group at Taylorville Sr High School is White at 90.8% of enrollment, in Taylorville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Taylorville Sr High School?
Taylorville Sr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Taylorville Sr High School rank among public schools in Taylorville?
By Resource Investment Index, Taylorville Sr High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Taylorville, 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 Taylorville on the city page.
Is Taylorville Sr High School a good school?
Taylorville Sr High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Taylorville Cusd 3?
Besides Taylorville Sr High School, Taylorville Cusd 3 also operates Taylorville Jr High School (614 students), North Elem School (522 students), and Memorial Elem School (297 students). See the Taylorville Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.
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