Enrollment
445
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Monmouth, IL
United High School
Federal NCES profile for United High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170032105608
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
United High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Monmouth · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 445
- students enrolled
United High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, United High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Monmouth, IL.
School address
District: United Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 170032105608 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How United High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at United High School
United High School is a mid-sized high school in Monmouth, Illinois, enrolling 445 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.2:1 is larger than about 97% of Illinois schools and 51% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
With 445 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.0% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Monmouth's high schools, it stands alongside Monmouth-Roseville High Sch (483 students): United High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.2:1 vs 14.2:1).
United Cusd 304 also operates United Jr High Sch (210 students) and United Elem Sch - North (186 students) alongside United 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 United High School compares
United 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 | 21.2:1 | ▲ 51% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 445 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
445
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 51% above state mean
Top 97% in Illinois - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,880
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 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 89.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
African American 2.5%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.7, United High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for United Cusd 304, which includes United High School.
$15,880
Per student
-7%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.4%
State 28.8%
Federal 5.9%
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 United High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Jr High Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| United Elem Sch - North | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| United Elem Sch - West | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to United High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 179
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Monmouth
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~445 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about United High School
How many students attend United High School?
United High School has 445 students enrolled. It is a high school in Monmouth, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at United High School?
The student-teacher ratio at United High School is 21.2:1, which is 51% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of United High School?
The largest demographic group at United High School is White at 89.4% of enrollment, in Monmouth, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for United High School?
United High School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does United High School rank among public schools in Monmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, United High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Monmouth, 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 Monmouth on the city page.
Is United High School a good school?
United High School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 United Cusd 304?
Besides United High School, United Cusd 304 also operates United Jr High Sch (210 students), United Elem Sch - North (186 students), and United Elem Sch - West (179 students). See the United Cusd 304 district page for the complete list.
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