- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Biggsville, IL
West Central High School
Federal NCES profile for West Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170031905597
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Central High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Biggsville · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 212
- students enrolled
West Central High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Biggsville, IL.
School address
District: West Central Cusd 235 · Illinois
NCES ID 170031905597 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
West Central High School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 170031905597 · Biggsville, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 11.2:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: West Central Elementary School (321 students)
West Central High School held near 206 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
West Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Central E
West Central Elementary School
321 students
- This school
West Central High School
212 students
- West Central M
West Central Middle School
169 students
- West Central E 50
West Central Early Childhood
50 students
What this shows West Central High School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Central High School compares
West Central 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Illinois - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$16,113
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 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.5%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Largest group: White at 91.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.9, West Central High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for West Central Cusd 235 reports $16,113 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Central Early Childhood | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Central High School
How many students attend West Central High School?
West Central High School has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Biggsville, IL. CCD year-over-year: 199 (2022-23) → 206 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Central High School is 11.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 29% 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 West Central High School?
The largest demographic group at West Central High School is White at 91.5% of enrollment, in Biggsville, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Central High School?
West Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 West Central High School rank among public schools in Biggsville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Central High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Biggsville, 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 West Central Cusd 235?
Besides West Central High School, West Central Cusd 235 also operates West Central Elementary School (321 students), West Central Middle School (169 students), and West Central Early Childhood (50 students). See the West Central Cusd 235 district page for the complete list.