Enrollment
212
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170031905597
👥 S:T ratio 55
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Biggsville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.2:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-20% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Central High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Central High School
West Central High School is a mid-sized high school in Biggsville, Illinois, enrolling 212 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 16/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 55 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 212 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
West Central Cusd 235 also operates West Central Elementary School (321 students) and West Central Middle School (169 students) alongside West Central 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 West Central High School compares
West Central 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,808
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Central Cusd 235, which includes West Central High School.
$14,808
Per student
-13%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.1%
State 35.3%
Federal 6.7%
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 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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 169
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 50
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.2:1)
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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.
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 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Biggsville on the city page.
Is West Central High School a good school?
West Central High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% 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 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.
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