Princeton High School is a high school located at 103 S. Euclid Ave in Princeton, Illinois. It generally has an attendance close to 600 students.
Serving 486 students in grades 9-12, Princeton 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Princeton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Graduation Rate
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Princeton High School's student population of 486 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Princeton 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 Princeton High School is 0.20, 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
#1595 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
7%
28%
Black
2%
17%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Princeton High School's ranking?
Princeton High School is ranked #1595 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Princeton High School often compared to?
Princeton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall High School by visitors of our site.
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 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Princeton High School?
The graduation rate of Princeton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Princeton High School?
486 students attend Princeton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Princeton High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Princeton High School?
Princeton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Princeton High School offer ?
Princeton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Princeton High School part of?
Princeton High School is part of Princeton High School District 500.
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