For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 292 students in Shawnee Community Unit School District 84. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
292 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Shawnee Community Unit School District 84, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#803 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
87%
Diversity Score
0.14
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
93%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $23,606 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,634 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,606
$22,430
Spending / Student
$19,634
$21,668
Best Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Shawnee Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-5307
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Shawnee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3365 N State Route 3
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Wolf Lake, IL 62998
(618) 833-4975
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shawnee Community Unit School District 84?
Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 manages 3 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Shawnee Community Unit School District 84?
Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 is ranked #812 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Shawnee Community Unit School District 84?
93% of Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shawnee Community Unit School District 84?
Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Shawnee Community Unit School District 84's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,634 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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