Geneseo High School

Geneseo High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 N State St,  Geneseo, IL
Geneseo Community Unit School District No. 228
3.8
3.0
813 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Michael Haugse
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1180
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
66%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
98%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
66%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
55
Full Time Teachers
55
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1180
Math
590
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
11
AP Pass Rate
73.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
66.5%
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
287:1

Student Diversity

Male
51%
Female
47.9%
White
90.7%
Hispanic
4.6%
Two or more races
2.4%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 Iowa 134 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 90 Students
Illinois State University 90 Students
Black Hawk College 83 Students
Iowa State University 78 Students
Western Illinois University 63 Students
Bradley University 61 Students
Augustana College - Illinois 53 Students
Northern Illinois University 47 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 47 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 52 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Biology 36 Students
Nursing 34 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 21 Students
Pre-Law Studies 18 Students
Education 18 Students
Accounting 17 Students
Music Teacher Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 128 Reviews
5.0 Senior
5/21/2026
GHS has a great social environment for students. The academics are decent. The school really takes pride in the music and art department.
4.0 Senior
12/9/2025
GHS is a safe and fun school. I have enjoyed both Fine Arts and sports as well as a club activities. There are many AP, college prep and dual-credit courses offered.
4.0 Senior
10/14/2023
GHS has an outstanding music program. There are a variety of clubs and activities to choose from yet it can be difficult at times to know what opportunities are out there. My teachers are very supportive and available to answer questions and I feel prepared for college next year.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 2 Reviews
1.0 teacher
5/27/2025
The special education and life skills program sucks, I would not recommend this school, and the high school does not follow there anti bullying policy. They support there athletes and their students that come from big money.
5.0 student
3/2/2020
Very comfortable, great sports and music, discourages bad behavior.

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Geneseo High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Geneseo, IL, in the Geneseo neighborhood, and is served by the Geneseo Community Unit School District No. 228 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 813 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 66% are proficient in reading. Geneseo 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 3.6, the graduation rate is 98%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1180 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $223,008. Discover additional schools in the area, like East Moline Christian School, Quad Cities Christian Junior and Senior High School, Morning Star Academy, and more. Learn more about what Geneseo has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Geneseo High School.

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