Kankakee High School

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Kankakee High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1200 W Jeffery St,  Kankakee, IL
Kankakee School District No. 111
3.2
3.2
1,360 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Gregory Merrill
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1040
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
8%
Reading Proficiency
23%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
71%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
23%
Math Proficiency
8%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
87
Full Time Teachers
87
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1040
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
21
English
23
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
44.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
18.6%
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
282:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Black
43.8%
Hispanic
38.8%
White
14.3%

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 127 Students
Kankakee Community College 120 Students
Northern Illinois University 108 Students
Olivet Nazarene University 102 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 89 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 86 Students
Eastern Illinois University 70 Students
Bradley University 67 Students
Loyola University Chicago 63 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 52 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 72 Students
Business 60 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 30 Students
Biology 29 Students
Computer Science 21 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 19 Students
Forensic Science and Technology 18 Students
Family Practice and Pediatric Nursing 17 Students
Early Childhood Education 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.2 143 Reviews
5.0 Senior
6/2/2025
It was an good experience overall im very sad that its over & i will miss all of my friends and favorite staff members. I will miss everything alot especially being there messing around all day but still doing all my work.
1.0 Alum
12/14/2024
I am still to this day thinking about how awful my experience was. I wish and hope they will do better for future generations.
3.0 Senior
3/9/2024
Kankakee High School is not a terrible place if you try extremely hard, but the problem is that you have to keep your standards low because on moment, the administration will do something pretty good, and then follow it with a terrible decision. The teachers there are very nice though, and the athletics are phenomenal.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 9 Reviews
1.0 student
6/28/2015
This school sucks all of our good teachers are leaving. The two deans who are really good left and one of the best assistant principals left too. The principal and the other assistant principal are not that good. They don't know us students and they can't relate to us. It's like all the people that...
2.0 student
12/21/2014
I moved to Kankakee to take care of my grandma who was 90 at the time. I graduated in 2013 but let me tell you it was bad: there was roaches in the lockers and hallways (one time in the classroom), fights in the hallways, and some teachers who didn't care about the students at all. It was worse for...
4.0 other
8/12/2012
I have many relatives that have successfully graduated from this school. The parents or students who don't agree with this school are either non-involved in school activities or they just believe anything there children say. KHS is a marvelous school. If your student cares about his/her education an...
5.0 student
11/4/2009

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Kankakee High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Kankakee, IL, in the Kankakee neighborhood, and is served by the Kankakee School District No. 111 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,360 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 8% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 23% are proficient in reading. Kankakee High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 71%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1040 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $158,158. Discover additional schools in the area, like I Kan Regional Alternatve Att Center, Salt School, Avis Huff Student Support Service, and more. Learn more about what Kankakee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Kankakee High School.

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