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
27
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
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
610
Verbal
600
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
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

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
230:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.9%
Female
46.1%
White
88.7%
Hispanic
4.8%
Two or more races
4%
Black
1.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

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 77 Students
Illinois Central College 63 Students
Bradley University 62 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 50 Students
University of Iowa 41 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 31 Students
Northern Illinois University 28 Students
Iowa State University 28 Students
Michigan State University 21 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 21 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 33 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 29 Students
Biology 24 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students
Marketing 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Communications 9 Students
Early Childhood Education 9 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 47 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/26/2025
I had a wonderful experience at this school. Made some of my lifetime friends. Some of the teachers didn't do their job, but for the most part students get a lot out of going here.
3.0 Senior
6/27/2023
I liked how they ended up trying to change things for the students I don't like how they've treated the staff, a lot of our best teachers are getting fired or hate the way they're treated and are quitting.
4.0 Alum
5/3/2020
I graduated from Illinois Valley Central in 2019. My experience at this school was good but not great. The school cannot seem to keep teachers, for example I had five different Spanish teachers in the span of four years. Education wise, I do believe that I received a good education but teachers/administration don't seem to strive for kids to go beyond their potential. The school for the most part is very safe and comfortable, as safe as any school can be in the current days of school systems in America.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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...
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.
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 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. 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 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1210 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $188,180. 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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