Pekin Community High School

Pekin Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1903 Court St,  Pekin, IL
3.7
1.8
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
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
24%
Average GPA
3.48
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
3.48
Reading Proficiency
24%
Math Proficiency
17%
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
560
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
26
Science
24
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

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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
47.2%
White
90.2%
Hispanic
3.6%
Two or more races
3.5%
Black
1.4%
Asian
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 241 Students
Illinois Central College 223 Students
Bradley University 158 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 144 Students
Western Illinois University 94 Students
University of Iowa 69 Students
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 67 Students
Northern Illinois University 61 Students
University of Illinois Chicago 59 Students
Illinois Wesleyan University 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 65 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Business 48 Students
Biology 48 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Elementary Education 30 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Computer Science 22 Students
Political Science and Government 21 Students
Music Teacher Education 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 189 Reviews
5.0 Alum
5/19/2025
Pekin Community High School was a great place to attend. I felt that most classes there prepared me for life after high school. I loved all of my teachers and they made learning fun. I am grateful for my time at PCHS.
4.0 Senior
8/13/2024
Overall Pekin Community High School is a great school, with specific strengths in the science department. With a recent update in the grading system, there seem to be more struggles placed on both students and teachers, in every department. The school, also, provides an abundance of opportunities.
3.0 Sophomore
5/13/2024
Pekin Community High School is a pretty good school. The food and safety aren't the best, however. I still would recommend this school, though!!
GreatSchools Reviews
1.8 5 Reviews
1.0 other
4/26/2026
This school is what I could have never imagined my high school experience to be. Woke up every morning to go smell drugs in the bathroom, people fighting while staff watches. Someone is getting bullied they get in trouble for standing up for themselves. Sports? don’t even tryout it’s a waste of pote...
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...
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...
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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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 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 24% 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 3.48, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $156,497. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tazewell Co Area Efe Rds, Faith Baptist Christian School, Broadmoor Junior High School, 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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