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Princeton High School

Summary:

Princeton High School is a public high school serving 473 students in grades 9-12 in Princeton, Illinois, which is part of the Princeton HSD 500 district.

Princeton High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from as high as 68th out of 614 Illinois high schools in 2014-2015 to as low as 320th out of 697 in 2023-2024. The school's performance among different student subgroups is mixed, with relatively strong rankings for male students and low socioeconomic status students, but lower rankings for female students and white students. While the school maintains a strong four-year graduation rate above the state average, its dropout rate has fluctuated in recent years. Academically, Princeton High School's performance is generally below state averages in mathematics and English language arts, though it performs better than the state average in science proficiency.

Comparing Princeton High School to nearby institutions, Putnam County High School has a similar student population size and outperforms Princeton High School in several areas, such as higher graduation rates and better test scores. In contrast, La Moille Junior/Senior High School has a smaller student population and generally lower academic performance. Additionally, Bureau Valley High School outperforms Princeton High School in metrics like graduation rates, chronic absenteeism, and test scores.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 103 S Euclid Ave
       Princeton, IL  61356-1843

(815) 875-3308

District: Princeton HSD 500

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,864 Help


Feeder schools for Princeton High School:

Elementary:    Douglas Elementary School
    Jefferson Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Malden Grade School
Middle:    Logan Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  473

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Princeton High School ranks better than 54.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.11. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Princeton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Princeton High School is $17,864.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Princeton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton High School 320th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Princeton High School in the ranking list.)

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Princeton HSD 500:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton HSD 500 460th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Princeton High School

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Rank History for all students at Princeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.36 153rd 586 73.9%
2004 86.95 49th 592 91.7%
2005 59.99 264th 590 55.3%
2006 68.34 180th 596 69.8%
2007 62.86 234th 612 61.8%
2008 60.85 276th 624 55.8%
2009 60.26 274th 632 56.6%
2010 72.96 160th 643 75.1%
2011 79.39 117th 655 82.1%
2012 80.05 115th 665 82.7%
2013 77.89 138th 670 79.4%
2014 63.45 249th 670 62.8%
2015 81.50 68th 614 88.9%
2016 71.52 104th 643 83.8%
2017 65.82 186th 642 71.0%
2018 60.24 237th 647 63.4%
2019 63.87 206th 701 70.6%
2021 66.18 190th 688 72.4%
2022 64.61 216th 699 69.1%
2023 72.52 151st 699 78.4%
2024 49.11 320th 697 54.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Princeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.11 70th 374 81.3%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 52.55 134th 453 70.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 30.68 290th 476 39.1%
2024 47.18 180th 482 62.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Princeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.72 120th 585 79.5%
2019 54.04 259th 639 59.5%
2021 41.81 318th 611 48.0%
2022 78.18 72nd 626 88.5%
2023 66.37 154th 644 76.1%
2024 63.33 173rd 639 72.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Princeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.19 273rd 620 56.0%
2019 62.68 221st 665 66.8%
2021 73.70 141st 639 77.9%
2022 71.13 164th 658 75.1%
2023 67.76 176th 656 73.2%
2024 41.42 358th 664 46.1%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Princeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.18 239th 428 44.2%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Princeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.35 192nd 619 69.0%
2019 61.78 205th 675 69.6%
2021 56.82 256th 653 60.8%
2022 54.93 269th 664 59.5%
2023 73.98 135th 668 79.8%
2024 55.50 245th 668 63.3%
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Rank History for White students at Princeton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 278th 548 49.3%
2019 50.05 231st 552 58.2%
2021 54.54 212th 553 61.7%
2022 46.73 285th 560 49.1%
2023 61.54 186th 557 66.6%
2024 29.47 377th 554 31.9%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Princeton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 648 3 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 656
1989 619 2 7 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 628
1990 596 4 6 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 608
1991 584 2 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 618 7 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 629
1993 651 2 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 659
1994 680 7 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1995 801 11 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1996 801 11 11 2 0 n/a n/a 0 825
1997 790 13 10 5 1 n/a n/a 0 819
1998 821 10 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 847
1999 756 10 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2000 766 9 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 780
2001 695 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2002 658 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2003 658 0 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2004 598 1 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2005 626 4 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2006 654 6 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 623 6 7 6 0 n/a n/a 1 643
2008 610 8 11 10 0 n/a n/a 3 642
2009 638 5 9 14 0 n/a n/a 7 673
2010 590 4 8 11 1 n/a n/a 15 629
2011 572 3 8 16 2 0 12 0 613
2012 547 3 9 17 2 0 16 0 594
2013 513 4 7 17 1 0 12 0 554
2014 482 9 6 9 2 0 7 0 515
2015 474 7 10 15 2 0 5 0 513
2016 475 8 11 13 1 0 10 0 518
2017 458 9 9 15 2 2 10 0 505
2018 477 5 6 20 0 2 19 0 529
2019 505 5 5 23 0 2 16 0 556
2020 483 4 6 27 0 1 14 0 535
2021 487 1 6 30 0 0 15 0 539
2022 457 3 8 25 0 0 10 0 503
2023 422 5 8 27 2 0 9 0 473

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Princeton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 42.8 15.3 n/a
1989 628 42.4 14.8 n/a
1990 608 42.5 14.3 n/a
1991 596 44.0 13.5 n/a
1992 629 46.1 13.6 n/a
1993 659 47.6 13.8 n/a
1994 692 47.7 14.5 n/a
1995 825 50.5 16.3 n/a
1996 825 50.5 16.3 n/a
1997 819 54.3 15.1 n/a
1998 847 59.5 14.2 n/a
1999 780 55.7 14.0 n/a
2000 780 57.9 13.5 n/a
2001 701 52.3 13.4 n/a
2002 667 47.0 14.2 12.3
2003 667 47.0 14.2 12.3
2004 608 47.0 12.9 13.3
2005 638 46.0 13.9 16.3
2006 673 41.2 16.3 20.2
2007 643 34.0 18.9 23.1
2008 642 33.0 19.5 23.8
2009 673 41.0 16.4 26.9
2010 629 41.7 15.0 28.5
2011 613 40.5 15.1 29.9
2012 594 40.2 14.7 31.3
2013 554 n/a n/a 30.9
2014 515 6.0 85.8 30.9
2015 513 36.0 14.2 33.9
2016 518 36.0 14.3 32
2017 505 34.5 14.6 32.1
2018 529 32.7 16.1 36.7
2019 556 32.8 16.9 34.5
2020 535 31.3 17.0 37.6
2021 539 n/a n/a n/a
2022 503 33.7 14.9 32.6
2023 473 30.2 15.6 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Princeton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 656 42.8 15.3 n/a
1989 628 42.4 14.8 n/a
1990 608 42.5 14.3 n/a
1991 596 44.0 13.5 n/a
1992 629 46.1 13.6 n/a
1993 659 47.6 13.8 n/a
1994 692 47.7 14.5 n/a
1995 825 50.5 16.3 n/a
1996 825 50.5 16.3 n/a
1997 819 54.3 15.1 n/a
1998 847 59.5 14.2 n/a
1999 780 55.7 14.0 n/a
2000 780 57.9 13.5 n/a
2001 701 52.3 13.4 n/a
2002 667 47.0 14.2 12.3
2003 667 47.0 14.2 12.3
2004 608 47.0 12.9 13.3
2005 638 46.0 13.9 16.3
2006 673 41.2 16.3 20.2
2007 643 34.0 18.9 23.1
2008 642 33.0 19.5 23.8
2009 673 41.0 16.4 26.9
2010 629 41.7 15.0 28.5
2011 613 40.5 15.1 29.9
2012 594 40.2 14.7 31.3
2013 554 n/a n/a 30.9
2014 515 6.0 85.8 30.9
2015 513 36.0 14.2 33.9
2016 518 36.0 14.3 32
2017 505 34.5 14.6 32.1
2018 529 32.7 16.1 36.7
2019 556 32.8 16.9 34.5
2020 535 31.3 17.0 37.6
2021 539 n/a n/a n/a
2022 503 33.7 14.9 32.6
2023 473 30.2 15.6 41

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Princeton High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201598.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.3%99.2%
201698.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.6%96.5%20.8%
201799.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.4%99.4%21.2%
201899.6%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.1%99.6%21.4%
201999.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.3%99.1%99.6%51.0%
202199.8%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.4%99.6%96.7%
202299.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.4%98.2%99.6%98.2%
202399.2%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.4%97.9%99.4%98.1%
202498.8%97.3%97.3%97.3%98.8%97.1%99.0%93.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Princeton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $191 (2.0%) $9,584 (98.0%) $9,776
2020 $329 (3.1%) $10,431 (96.9%) $10,760
2021 $558 (4.3%) $12,437 (95.7%) $12,995
2022 $558 (4.3%) $12,437 (95.7%) $12,995
2023 $1,088 (6.2%) $16,328 (93.8%) $17,416
2024 $1,443 (8.1%) $16,421 (91.9%) $17,864

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Princeton High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 701 High schoolsRanks 151st of 699 High schools
 7.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Princeton High School)2524.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Princeton HSD 500)2524.6
 0.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton High School)35.233.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton HSD 500)35.233.9
 1.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Princeton High School)47.568.8
 21.3%
   End of Course Science (Princeton HSD 500)47.568.8
 21.3%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students556473
 14.9%
African American55
American Indian02
Asian58
 60%
Hispanic2327
 17.4%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White505422
 16.4%
Two or More Races169
 43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.5%41%
 6.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Princeton High School

Princeton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Douglas Elementary School
Elementary : Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Malden Grade School
Middle : Logan Junior High School

Students at Princeton High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 473 students attended Princeton High School.

Princeton High School ranks 320th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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