Byron High School

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Byron High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
696 N Colfax St,  Byron, IL
Byron Community Unit School District No. 226
3.9
5.0
464 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Peter Verona
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Average SAT Score
1220
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
59%
Reading Proficiency
68%
Average GPA
3.5
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
B
Administration
A-
Resources/Facilities
A-
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
B+
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.5
Reading Proficiency
68%
Math Proficiency
59%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.4%
College Prep
Average SAT
1220
Math
610
Verbal
620
Average ACT
26
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

10
Equity
9
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Test Scores

Science
78.9%
State Average
43%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
234:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
47.6%
White
84.7%
Hispanic
9.1%
Two or more races
4.4%

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 44 Students
Rock Valley College 44 Students
Illinois State University 38 Students
University of Iowa 32 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 28 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 26 Students
Bradley University 23 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 22 Students
Northwestern University 22 Students
University of Missouri 19 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Business 22 Students
Psychology 19 Students
Biology 15 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 14 Students
Elementary Education 14 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 13 Students
Criminology 12 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Construction Management 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.9 57 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/26/2023
Although this school is great, there are a lot of changes that have to be done. There are a lot of staff that ignore major problems like bullying and assault. The education on the other hand is top tier.
3.0 Senior
4/28/2022
It's a decent small town school but mostly all that matters is football like every small town school. There's still the average cliques like in a middle school. Admin let's too much slide that they shouldn't.
3.0 Senior
1/20/2021
I wish the administration would treat the mental health within their student population more seriously and respect the needs of the students.
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GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 1 Review
5.0 parent
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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Byron High School

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 464 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 59% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 68% 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 3.5, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1220 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $309,776. Learn more about what Byron has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Byron High School.

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