Sangamon Valley High School

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Sangamon Valley High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
398 N Illinois St,  Niantic, IL
Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District No. 9
4.1
3.4
204 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Jonathan Field
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Average SAT Score
1080
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.63
Graduation Rate
84.5%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.63
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
29%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
18
Full Time Teachers
18
Teachers in First or Second Year
10%
College Prep
Average SAT
1080
Math
530
Verbal
560
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
22.2%
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
207:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
White
89.7%

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.
Millikin University 30 Students
Illinois State University 28 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 26 Students
Richland Community College 21 Students
Eastern Illinois University 19 Students
Western Illinois University 16 Students
Bradley University 13 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 10 Students
Southern Illinois University Carbondale 10 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 9 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 11 Students
Business 10 Students
Biology 10 Students
Psychology 7 Students
Marketing 5 Students
Mechanical Engineering 5 Students
Computer Science 4 Students
Criminology 4 Students
Early Childhood Education 4 Students
Animal Sciences and Husbandry 4 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 22 Reviews
4.0 Freshman
10/22/2017
I enjoy attending Sangamon Valley. I like the atmosphere and the fact that you know everyone there because it's a small town school. Although, there are not a lot of options for clubs or sports, which I understand because it is a small school. Overall, I've had a pretty good experience so far at Sangamon Valley High School.
5.0 Niche User
12/25/2015
I truly wish some of my teachers could come to college with me or be my professors in college because I look up to them so much
5.0 Niche User
12/25/2015
Everyone is encouraged to join clubs and sports.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.4 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/30/2017
Sangamon Valley Schools have what it rakes to prepare students for success in life. My two children graduated from Sangamon Valley--both were accepted into selective colleges; one is now a training manager for a large global corporation, the other was accepted into many notable law schools, is now a...
5.0 parent
7/16/2010
Great school with a strong staff who instill a core curriculum to help students succeed in college or in the community. A small town feel where the students feel they are liked and belong.
5.0 student
9/12/2009
1.0 student
12/8/2007

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Sangamon Valley High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Niantic, IL and is served by the Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District No. 9 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 204 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Sangamon Valley High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.63, the graduation rate is 84.5%, and the average SAT score is 1080. Discover additional schools in the area, like Northwest Christian Campus, Lutheran School Association of Decatur, Decatur Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Niantic has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sangamon Valley High School.

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