- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tuscola, IL
Tuscola High School
Federal NCES profile for Tuscola High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173960004001
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tuscola High School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tuscola · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 299
- students enrolled
Tuscola High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscola High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tuscola, IL.
School address
District: Tuscola Cusd 301 · Illinois
NCES ID 173960004001 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Tuscola High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 173960004001 · Tuscola, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: North Ward Elementary School (334 students)
Tuscola High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Tuscola High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Ward Ele
North Ward Elementary School
334 students
- This school
Tuscola High School
299 students
- East Prairie M
East Prairie Middle School
271 students
What this shows Tuscola High School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Tuscola High School compares
Tuscola 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 51% in Illinois - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,372
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 150 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
20
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 2.0%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.1, Tuscola High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Tuscola Cusd 301 reports $15,372 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Tuscola High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ward Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Prairie Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tuscola High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Tuscola High School
How many students attend Tuscola High School?
Tuscola High School has 299 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tuscola, IL. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tuscola High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tuscola High School is 13.6:1, which is 3% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 13% 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 Tuscola High School?
The largest demographic group at Tuscola High School is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Tuscola, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tuscola High School?
Tuscola High School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Tuscola High School rank among public schools in Tuscola?
By Resource Investment Index, Tuscola High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Tuscola, 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 Tuscola Cusd 301?
Besides Tuscola High School, Tuscola Cusd 301 also operates North Ward Elementary School (334 students) and East Prairie Middle School (271 students). See the Tuscola Cusd 301 district page for the complete list.