Enrollment
299
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 173960004001
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Tuscola · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tuscola High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tuscola High School
Tuscola High School is a mid-sized high school in Tuscola, Illinois, enrolling 299 students.
At 13.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Illinois median, within a few percentage points of the 14:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 299 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 150 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Tuscola Cusd 301 spends $13,125 per pupil, 23% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Tuscola Cusd 301 also operates North Ward Elementary School (334 students) and East Prairie Middle School (271 students) alongside Tuscola 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 Tuscola High School compares
Tuscola 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,125
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
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.
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 90.3%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tuscola Cusd 301, which includes Tuscola High School.
$13,125
Per student
-23%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.9%
State 25.1%
Federal 8.0%
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 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
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~299 students)
Next steps
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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.
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 42/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Tuscola on the city page.
Is Tuscola High School a good school?
Tuscola High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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