Argo Community High School is a public four-year high school located in Summit, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago. The district draws students from the communities of Summit, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Justice, Willow Springs, and a portion of Hickory Hills.
Serving 1,841 students in grades 9-12, Argo Community High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Argo Community High School's student population of 1,841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 124 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
124 teachers
Year Founded
1920
Colors
White, Maroon
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
Average Class Size
22 students
Argo Community High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Argo Community High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2389 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
54%
28%
Black
10%
17%
White
32%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Argo Community High School's ranking?
Argo Community High School is ranked #2389 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Argo Community High School often compared to?
Argo Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Amos Alonzo Stagg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Argo Community High School?
The graduation rate of Argo Community High School is 89%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Argo Community High School?
1,841 students attend Argo Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Argo Community High School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Argo Community High School?
Argo Community High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Argo Community High School offer ?
Argo Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Argo Community High School part of?
Argo Community High School is part of Argo Community High School District 217.
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