Pekin Community High School

Pekin Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1903 Court St,  Pekin, IL
South of Broadway Neighborhood
3.7
2.0
1,847 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Melissa Bloom
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
21%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
21%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
115
Full Time Teachers
115
Teachers in First or Second Year
7%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
570
Verbal
570
Average ACT
26
Math
26
English
26
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
8
AP Pass Rate
64.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

3
Equity
4
College Readiness
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
43.4%
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
261:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
46.4%
White
90.2%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
1.4%
Asian
1%

Specialty School Programs

AP 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 239 Students
Illinois Central College 227 Students
Bradley University 152 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 134 Students
Western Illinois University 93 Students
University of Iowa 68 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 67 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 62 Students
Northern Illinois University 62 Students
Eastern Illinois University 54 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 65 Students
Nursing 63 Students
Business 48 Students
Biology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students
Elementary Education 28 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 23 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Music Teacher Education 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 200 Reviews
4.0 Senior
11/10/2023
Pekin Community High School has a lot of opportunities for different career paths. We have many classes for different pathways and for all students. Pekin High has allowed me to grow both academically and as a person. I would like to see the grading system changed from Standard Based Grading (SBG) back to the tradition scale grading.
5.0 Alum
8/14/2022
pekin was a really fun school to go to. they were very invested in all of the students that attended and in each thing that they enjoyed. at pekin they wanted to make sure everyone felt involved and never wanted to be left out of all the learning and fun. they were very invested in having the right things for everyone. every teacher made sure that it was known that they were someone you could come talk to if you were ever in trouble with something, needed help, or just needed someone to talk to. sports and clubs were big things other than academics as well and everyone getting evolved in after school activities.
3.0 Junior
4/26/2022
Pekin community High School is a wonderful school with a lot of opportunities for students to find their passion and flourish. But some issues with Pekin is that the rules that they come up with, they never follow them. and a lot of the teachers push their own agendas over teaching, but to make up for that pekin has everything from an auto shop, woodworking, metalworking, stem classes, art classes, many language classes, and so on. they give you the opportunity to do something with yourself.
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2.0 4 Reviews
2.0 student
11/29/2021
Fights? Got that. Drugs? Got that. Vaping? Got that. Rampant Homophobia (and related things) in both students and staff? Got that. Good teachers? Less than half a dozen. Good clubs? According to some, but not most people. Almost complete lack of (Functioning and helpful) mental health support? Got t...
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4.0 other
5/20/2021
I am an alum for Pekin Community High School and I can put in a good word on a few aspects.Pekin has some of the best programs in the area with plenty of room for students to thrive with 50+ clubs and sports Pekin is one of the most diverse and accepting schools for all students with different taste...
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1.0 parent
2/11/2021
This school is very poorly ran. Kids with names can do whatever while the rest of the kids are punished for not being at the same status as the admin. My kids watch fights in the bathrooms and vaping is done in class behind teachers backs. It’s of athletes on drugs but since they win it’s ok. Kids a...
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1.0 other
3/15/2018
Absolutely horrible, because the teachers and staff do not care about students.
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Pekin Community High School

Pekin Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1903 Court St in Pekin, IL. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,847 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 21% are proficient in reading. Pekin Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $153,663. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tazewell Co Area Efe Rds, Faith Baptist Christian School, New Life Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pekin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pekin Community High School.

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