Macomb High School is a public four-year high school located in Macomb, Illinois, a city in McDonough County, Illinois, in the United States.
Serving 622 students in grades 9-12, Macomb Senior 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 622 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings
Macomb Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
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Macomb Senior High School's student population of 622 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
622 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
'Quality education for all youth.'
Macomb Senior 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 Macomb Senior High School is 0.42, 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
#1289 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
6%
28%
Black
11%
17%
White
75%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Macomb Senior High School's ranking?
Macomb Senior High School is ranked #1289 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Macomb Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Macomb Senior High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Macomb Senior High School?
622 students attend Macomb Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Macomb Senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Macomb Senior High School?
Macomb Senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Macomb Senior High School offer ?
Macomb Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Macomb Senior High School part of?
Macomb Senior High School is part of Macomb Community Unit School District 185.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar
View the Macomb Senior High School below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break - No School
March 16, 2026 (Monday)
School Improvement Day - Half Day in AM, No School in PM, No School All Day at MacArthur/Last Day of School/End of 2nd Semester
May 22, 2026 (Friday)
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