Fisher Junior-Senior High School is located in Fisher, Illinois, a small farming community near Champaign, Illinois. The current high school was built in 1963 and has been operating since the fall of 1964. Its first graduating class was in the spring of 1895. It is in a small town of approximately 1,800 people.
Serving 286 students in grades 7-12, Fisher Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Fisher Jr/sr High School's student population of 286 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
286 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
Fisher Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fisher Jr/sr High School is 0.15, 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
#1255 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
3%
28%
Black
1%
17%
White
92%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Fisher Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Fisher Jr/sr High School is ranked #1255 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Fisher Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Fisher Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rantoul Twp High School, Heritage High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fisher Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Fisher Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Fisher Jr/sr High School?
286 students attend Fisher Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fisher Jr/sr High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fisher Jr/sr High School?
Fisher Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fisher Jr/sr High School offer ?
Fisher Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Fisher Jr/sr High School part of?
Fisher Jr/sr High School is part of Fisher Community Unit School District 1.
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