Eisenhower High School

Eisenhower High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 S 16th St,  Decatur, IL
Decatur School District No. 61
3.5
3.5
936 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Charles Hoots
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
5%
Reading Proficiency
12%
Average GPA
3.33
Graduation Rate
67%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.33
Reading Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
15.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
540
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
25
Reading
25
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
14
AP Pass Rate
15.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
262:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Black
50.6%
White
33.7%
Two or more races
10.9%
Hispanic
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 60 Students
Millikin University 60 Students
Illinois State University 59 Students
Eastern Illinois University 58 Students
Bradley University 48 Students
Western Illinois University 45 Students
Northern Illinois University 43 Students
Richland Community College 40 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 38 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 29 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 29 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Biology 20 Students
Business 18 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 10 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 8 Students
Veterinary Sciences 8 Students
Music Teacher Education 8 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 101 Reviews
4.0 Alum
1/31/2025
Eisenhower has some of the best teachers in central Illinois. They care about their students and do everything they can to teach them.
4.0 Alum
12/10/2021
The atmosphere was great. I made a lot of good friends and made a name for myself with sports. All of my teachers and coaches were great and encouraging. There were always activities for the students to partake in
4.0 Senior
9/28/2021
Eisenhower Highschool is a very positive place. From the life skills kids to the sports team everyone is welcomed. There are many clubs and activities for everyone.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 student
10/29/2009
2.0 student
3/30/2007

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Eisenhower High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Decatur, IL and is served by the Decatur School District No. 61 in Illinois. The school has a total enrollment of 936 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 5% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 12% are proficient in reading. Eisenhower High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.33, the graduation rate is 67%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $60,438. Discover additional schools in the area, like Futures Unlimited, Milligan Academy Rssp, Southeast Learning Center, and more. Learn more about what Decatur has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Eisenhower High School.

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