Sycamore High School

Sycamore High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
427 Spartan Trl,  Sycamore, IL
Sycamore Community School District 427
3.8
3.6
1,161 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tim Carlson
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
27
Math Proficiency
49%
Reading Proficiency
64%
Average GPA
3.57
Graduation Rate
94%

Niche Grade

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

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.57
Reading Proficiency
64%
Math Proficiency
49%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
75
Full Time Teachers
75
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.2%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
590
Verbal
610
Average ACT
27
Math
26
English
27
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
74.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
50.9%
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
394:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.9%
Female
49.1%
White
79.9%
Hispanic
12.1%
Two or more races
3%
Black
2.8%

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.
Northern Illinois University 173 Students
Illinois State University 144 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 141 Students
Kishwaukee College 138 Students
University of Iowa 96 Students
University of Wisconsin-Madison 76 Students
Michigan State University 75 Students
University of Missouri 72 Students
Purdue University 61 Students
Loyola University Chicago 60 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 88 Students
Psychology 81 Students
Nursing 59 Students
Biology 45 Students
Education 35 Students
Engineering 34 Students
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 30 Students
Marketing 27 Students
Political Science and Government 26 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 126 Reviews
3.0 Senior
1/22/2020
I am very torn between my feelings for Sycamore High School. Some of the teachers are amazing and some of them make me question how they got their degree. There is a lot of money put into our sports, especially football and wrestling, but I would like to see some more put into the music and art departments. Also there are no cute boys, some cute girls though.
4.0 Senior
2/13/2018
Overall my experience at Sycamore High School has been great! Ifeel that I have learned a lot and I am ready for college. One thing that I would change would be for students to have the availibility to get their own chrome books.
5.0 NicheUser
7/25/2016
My overall experience was wonderful. I was on the bowling team where I was able to connect with my peers over a sport we all loved. I was also in best buddies where I had the chance to help my friends with special needs with homework and go on field trips.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/11/2023
Overall, we've had a great experience at this school. Teachers are helpful for the most part. There are several teachers, particularly in the sciences, that prefer kids look up information on their own (facilitator vs teacher). Not a fan of that. Outside of science, we've had good interactions with...
5.0 parent
5/19/2022
All three of my children had great experiences both inside and outside the classroom.All three successful in life due to the teachers and coaches they had at SHS. Highly recommend.
1.0 student
4/22/2022
This school sucks. 90% of the teachers act like toddlers. The staff is snooty and rude. They pay no attention about the male students assaulting the female students. The school only cares about the students who are academically inclined. The school building it’s self is gross and dirty. The building...
5.0 student
4/28/2020
Fantastic experience. The people I interact with including teachers and peers are stong character-wise and are intelligent. Not all students fit this category of course, but this does not appear to a product of the school's administration. Don't listen to that foolish parental review. Perhaps I am h...

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Sycamore High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sycamore, IL, in the Sycamore neighborhood, and is served by the Sycamore Community School District 427 in Illinois. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,161 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 49% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 64% are proficient in reading. Sycamore High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.57, the graduation rate is 94%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 27. The average home value in this area is $356,876. Discover additional schools in the area, like Sycamore Middle School, St Mary's Catholic School, Cornerstone Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sycamore has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sycamore High School.

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