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Byron High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
696 N Colfax St,
Byron, IL
Byron Community Unit School District No. 226
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Peter Verona
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
32%
Reading Proficiency
37%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
92%
Niche Grade
B+
A-
B-
B
A-
A-
A
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
32%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
37
Full Time Teachers
37
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
54.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
234:1
Student Diversity
Male
52.1%
Female
47%
White
87.1%
Hispanic
6.6%
Two or more races
3.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Northern Illinois University
43 Students
Illinois State University
40 Students
Rock Valley College
40 Students
University of Iowa
29 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
27 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison
26 Students
University of Illinois Chicago
24 Students
Northwestern University
23 Students
Bradley University
20 Students
University of Missouri
19 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
35 Students
Business
23 Students
Psychology
18 Students
Biology
16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
14 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
13 Students
Elementary Education
13 Students
Criminology
11 Students
Political Science and Government
7 Students
Construction Management
7 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/3/2022
We moved from Chicago since our kids playground was a concert rooftop and was dangerous for our kids to be walking in busy street we are really happy in Byron and the school district #226 is the best the principal is available and really professional and love the community we feel really welcome and more myself since I'm from Mexico and I'm the minority on this community I recommended Byron school and the community!
1/30/2022
It was pretty good. I liked the connection I had with many teachers and feeling like my opinions mattered to them.
4/19/2020
Most if not all of the teachers are interested in the students and willing to help and put forth time and effort to better our education, however there seemed to be a lot of money spent on unnecessary things to make the school look better in the eyes of surrounding communities.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/25/2025
Byron High School offers students the feel of a private school setting for the price of a public school!The teachers CARE about the success of their students at all levels. The teachers are active participants in the school, encouraging school spirit and comradery and pushing their students to achie...
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$115K - $630K
Homes For Sale
10
Average Home Value
$297,691
Median Lot Size
16,117 Sq Ft
% Renters
32%
Average Household Income
$81,353
% of College Grads
26.6%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
2,113 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 9th
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Parks in this Area
Blackhawk Meadow Park
Jarrett Prairie Center
National Park Service
Weld Memorial Park
Byron Park District
Byron Forest Preserve District
Kathryn A. Hamas Memorial Park
- Boating
- Dog Park
- Fishing
Lyran Park
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Byron High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Byron, IL, in the Byron neighborhood, and is served by the Byron Community Unit School District No. 226 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 468 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Byron High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $297,691. Discover additional schools in the area, like OCEC Life Skills, Byron Middle School, Meridian Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Byron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Byron High School.