- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170032105608
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Illinois schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Monmouth · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
United High School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 170032105608 · Monmouth, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
445 enr · 21.2:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: United Jr High Sch (210 students)
United High School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 21.8 → 21.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
United High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
United High School
445 students
- United Jr High
United Jr High Sch
210 students
- United Elem Sc
United Elem Sch - North
186 students
- United Elem Sc
United Elem Sch - West
179 students
What this shows United High School reports 445 students on the CCD universe file.
How United High School compares
United 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,127
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
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.
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
District finance for United Cusd 304 reports $16,127 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~445 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 260 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.