- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Watseka, IL
Watseka Comm High School
Federal NCES profile for Watseka Comm High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 172017002269
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Watseka Comm High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Watseka · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 294
- students enrolled
Watseka Comm High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Watseka Comm High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Watseka, IL.
School address
District: Iroquois County Cusd 9 · Illinois
NCES ID 172017002269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Watseka Comm High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 172017002269 · Watseka, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
294 enr · 13.4:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Glenn Raymond School (321 students)
Watseka Comm High School held near 286 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Watseka Comm High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Glenn Raymond
Glenn Raymond School
321 students
- This school
Watseka Comm High School
294 students
- Watseka Junior
Watseka Junior High School
202 students
- Wanda Kendall 122
Wanda Kendall Elem School
122 students
What this shows Watseka Comm High School reports 294 students on the CCD universe file.
How Watseka Comm High School compares
Watseka Comm 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Illinois - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$15,618
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, Watseka Comm High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Iroquois County Cusd 9 reports $15,618 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Watseka Comm High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Raymond School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Watseka Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wanda Kendall Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Watseka Comm High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 202
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 122
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~294 students)
Frequently asked questions about Watseka Comm High School
How many students attend Watseka Comm High School?
Watseka Comm High School has 294 students enrolled. It is a high school in Watseka, IL. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 286 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watseka Comm High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watseka Comm High School is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Watseka Comm High School?
The largest demographic group at Watseka Comm High School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in Watseka, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Watseka Comm High School?
Watseka Comm High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Watseka Comm High School rank among public schools in Watseka?
By Resource Investment Index, Watseka Comm High School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Watseka, 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 Iroquois County Cusd 9?
Besides Watseka Comm High School, Iroquois County Cusd 9 also operates Glenn Raymond School (321 students), Watseka Junior High School (202 students), and Wanda Kendall Elem School (122 students). See the Iroquois County Cusd 9 district page for the complete list.