Il Valley Central High School

Il Valley Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1300 W Sycamore St,  Chillicothe, IL
Illinois Valley Central School District No. 321
3.7
4.2
644 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Kenton Bergman
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1210
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.58
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
B-
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.58
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1210
Math
600
Verbal
600
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
57.1%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

2
Equity
4
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Science
57.2%
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
230:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
White
89.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic
3.7%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Illinois State University 78 Students
Illinois Central College 63 Students
Bradley University 59 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 52 Students
University of Iowa 43 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 34 Students
Northern Illinois University 28 Students
Iowa State University 27 Students
Michigan State University 23 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 22 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 31 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Business 28 Students
Biology 23 Students
Elementary Education 20 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Communications 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 47 Reviews
4.0 Junior
12/30/2023
IVC has a good variety of options. The shop programs are excellent, and the school does a good job at providing options for all types of students. On top of strong core classes with higher-level options, there are a good collection of art, music, and life-skill classes.
5.0 Sophomore
6/5/2023
The school has a very welcoming atmosphere that permeates the entire building. All of the teachers say "hello" to students in the building as they walk by, and almost all of them seem to make a conscious effort to make students feel as if they belong at IVC. The students themselves are often very friendly and come together as one when necessary. The only "worst part" of IVC that I would like to see change in is the quality of the food provided by the school. There is very little variation, and the food is not very appetizing.
4.0 Senior
12/30/2021
I enjoyed the music department. I played sports for awhile and they were lackluster and not very talented skill wise. I was not prepared for college at all, neither the application process nor actual ICC classes but the counselors were good at answering questions when needed. Facilities are nice but academics are lacking.
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4.2 4 Reviews
5.0 other
7/5/2022
I graduated from IVC. I felt very prepared for college (in fact, I thought college was easier! - and I got 2 bachelor's degrees in 4 years with a 4.0). Nearly all my friends - both AP students and students who took regular courses - went to college or trade school and were very successful. May of my...
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5.0 other
11/19/2014
I attended IVC High School. I felt really prepared when I went to college. I took honors and AP classes and all of my teachers made sure we understood the material, even in classes that were not honors and AP. IVC helped me network and I am proud to say that my network is now international. I was ab...
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5.0 parent
8/13/2010
All my children have attended or are attending IVC High School. Academics is not king -- we have more kids in music! Academics are second to none. Teachers go the extra mile. Administration listens to my comments and concerns.
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2.0 parent
4/18/2010
Very poor academic advisement offered to students. The focus is mainly on sports and not on making the school experience positive for all students.
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Il Valley Central High School

Il Valley Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Chillicothe, IL, in the Chillicothe neighborhood, and is served by the Illinois Valley Central School District No. 321 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 644 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Il Valley Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.58, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $183,459. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Baptist Academy, Chillicothe Jr High School, St Edward School, and more. Learn more about what Chillicothe has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Il Valley Central High School.

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