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Effingham High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
1301 W Grove Ave,
Effingham, IL
Effingham Community Unit School District No. 40
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Kurt Roberts
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.56
Graduation Rate
87%
Niche Grade
B
B
C+
C-
C+
B-
B
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.56
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
24%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
48
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Full Time Teachers
48
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Teachers in First or Second Year
34.8%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
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Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
26
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Average
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
69.7%
State Average
43%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
260:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.6%
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Female
49.4%
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White
85.4%
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Hispanic
9.2%
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Black
1.9%
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Asian
1.8%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Lake Land College
117 Students
Eastern Illinois University
97 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
76 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
75 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
53 Students
Illinois State University
52 Students
Bradley University
25 Students
University of Kentucky
21 Students
Purdue University
21 Students
University of Missouri
21 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
39 Students
Nursing
32 Students
Psychology
27 Students
Biology
24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
23 Students
Accounting
15 Students
Elementary Education
15 Students
Marketing
13 Students
Finance
12 Students
Chemistry
11 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
5/23/2025
The best parts about Effingham High School was the memories that were created. I was able to maintain a 4.0 GPA while having fun in the classes. Do not get me wrong, I had to study very hard, but the good part was that I was able to have fun. Some bad parts would be some of the teachers didn't care about as much as others, but that did not mean that I did not try in my classes. I found that the more the teacher did not care I had to try that much harder making it even more difficult.
11/10/2020
Great teachers, very adaptable and thoughtful of students. Although, students did not typically create the best learning environment. Their arts department has created such an amazing community along with all their clubs and sports.
11/2/2020
What I like most about the school is the atmosphere and the majority of the teachers. I would love to see the priorities change. I think more emphasis should be on academics rather than sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
6/12/2022
My children went to the school. I took them out and they excelled. If education is important to you Do Not send your Kids to Effingham schools. IF football is your thing that's all they care about you will be catered to. The reviews are correct. Staff will not be able to help you. Kids will have to...
9/13/2016
Students are treated like prisoners and looked at as future troubled kids. I never been in a clique until the principal made it clear that I was in one. Cameras were purposely turned in the direction of lunch table that they were watching. I've been 2 min late and was brought to the office to be sea...
9/6/2010
EFFINGHAM SCHOOLS ARE THE WORST IN THE COUNTRY THEY BELIEVE THEY CAN DO WHATEVER THEY WANT AND THE SCHOOL BOARD DOES WHAT IS BEST FOR THEM AND NOT THE COMMUNITY THE CHILDREN SUFFER AND NO ONE IN THE COMMUNITY WILL EVER STAND UP AGAINST THEM AND WHEN SOMEONE DOES THEIR CHILDREN GET TREATED LIKE DIRT
11/17/2009
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Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$69K - $559K
Homes For Sale
28
Average Home Value
$281,567
Median Lot Size
10,454 Sq Ft
% Renters
39%
Average Household Income
$74,791
% of College Grads
22.4%
Median Age
40
Average House Size
2,200 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Evergreen Hollow Park
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Bliss Park
Hendelmeyer Park
The Cross
Effingham Park District
Effingham Park District
Effingham Community Park
Hendelmeyer Park
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Effingham High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Effingham, IL, in the Effingham neighborhood, and is served by the Effingham Community Unit School District No. 40 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 739 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% are proficient in reading. Effingham High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $281,567. Discover additional schools in the area, like Fresh Start Treatment & Learning, Aspire Alternative High School, Teutopolis High School, and more. Learn more about what Effingham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Effingham High School.