Johnsburg High School

Johnsburg High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
2002 W Ringwood Rd,  Johnsburg, IL
Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12
3.2
2.2
530 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Kevin Shelton
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1170
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
87%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
35.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1170
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
24
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
12
AP Pass Rate
70.8%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
291:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.8%
Female
48.2%
White
86.3%
Hispanic
9.5%
Two or more races
2.5%
Black
<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.
Illinois State University 81 Students
McHenry County College 74 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 61 Students
University of Iowa 55 Students
Northern Illinois University 54 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 50 Students
Northwestern University 45 Students
Purdue University 41 Students
Loyola University Chicago 36 Students
Bradley University 33 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 42 Students
Business 39 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Biology 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Education 20 Students
Chemistry 17 Students
Elementary Education 17 Students
Marketing 15 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 14 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 146 Reviews
3.0 Junior
12/31/2024
Johnsburg high school is a great place and the teachers are good because of the small classes so you can ask more questions.
3.0 Alum
5/16/2024
Johnsburg is a small school in a rural community. It is lacking in student diversity along with curriculum diversity. An example of the lacking curriculum is only offering one foreign language.
4.0 Alum
1/17/2024
Johnsburg high school is a small tight knit community where everyone is very friendly and welcoming.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.2 11 Reviews
1.0 parent
5/31/2022
This school seems to put sports and activities ahead of learning. My daughter is not challenged by any teachers, never has any homework and somehow walks away easily with all A's. Even in the areas she struggles in such as English, she walks away with easy A's and I have to put in the extra effort a...
5.0 parent
12/31/2019
This school has been an exemplary place of learning for both of my children. The teachers have encouraged and built into their futures, helping and directing toward college. The older student is now a junior in college and still keeps in touch with many of her teachers. As a previous home schooler,...
2.0 parent
4/30/2019
This school is good if you want to be bullied and harassed day in and day out. Worst school district.
1.0 parent
4/30/2018
This is one of the worst schools I have ever encountered. Children are just passed onto the next grade, even when grades are not earned. The community is more concerned about a football score than if the children are going to actually become something one day. Driver's Ed is given to students who ar...

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Johnsburg High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Johnsburg, IL, in the Johnsburg neighborhood, and is served by the Johnsburg Community Unit School District No. 12 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 530 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. Johnsburg 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 3.51, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1170 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $421,020. Discover additional schools in the area, like Johnsburg Jr High School, St. John the Baptist Catholic School, Johnsburg Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Johnsburg has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Johnsburg High School.

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