Murphysboro High School

Murphysboro High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
50 Blackwood Dr,  Murphysboro, IL
Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186
3.4
2.5
604 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tony Wilson
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Average SAT Score
1090
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
17%
Average GPA
3.45
Graduation Rate
87%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.45
Reading Proficiency
17%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1090
Math
540
Verbal
550
Average ACT
26
Math
25
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
2
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
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Test Scores

Science
52.8%
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
296:1

Student Diversity

Male
56%
Female
44%
White
70.3%
Black
13.9%
Hispanic
8.2%

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.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 161 Students
John A Logan College 128 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 55 Students
Southeast Missouri State University 48 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 37 Students
Illinois State University 32 Students
University of Kentucky 28 Students
University of Missouri 28 Students
Michigan State University 26 Students
Bradley University 25 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 40 Students
Psychology 28 Students
Business 20 Students
Biology 17 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 13 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 12 Students
Elementary Education 11 Students
Engineering 10 Students
Education 10 Students
Radiologic Technician 10 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 85 Reviews
3.0 Senior
4/30/2022
Something good about this school are the teachers. All the teachers ive ever had in a classroom were awesome. It was easy to talk to them and get things together, the only thing I wish would be different is the different types of discrimination for multiple things would just go away from the students and also the teachers.
4.0 Senior
1/27/2021
Murphysboro High School had a wonderful experience to it. The culture there was very welcoming, but sometimes the teaching was rushed. It was also obvious there were favorites overall.
3.0 Senior
1/18/2020
I like the relationship between the student body and the administration. All of the teachers and faculty are extremely kind and are willing to help students with any problems they may have. One thing I think that should be improved upon is communication. It is hard to find about about certain events and opportunities because they aren't always announced or not enough information is given.
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2.5 2 Reviews
2.0 other
7/26/2019
Murphysboro High School is an overall average high school experience, but it has a lot of room for improvement.
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3.0 student
1/11/2011
this school is better than some in the areas, but lacks some of the qualities needed for a good learning environment. the administration needs to assess the growing issues in the day to day life a student. i do not mind attending here, but the student life could be improved.
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Murphysboro High School

Murphysboro High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Murphysboro, IL, in the Murphysboro neighborhood, and is served by the Murphysboro Community Unit School District No. 186 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 604 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 17% are proficient in reading. Murphysboro High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.45, the graduation rate is 87%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1090 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $134,160. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cope Alternative School, Tri-County Center, Project SOAR Alternative Optional Ed Program, and more. Learn more about what Murphysboro has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Murphysboro High School.

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