D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Cairo Jr/Sr High School

📚 07 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 4201 Sycamore St, Cairo, IL 62914
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 5% · Math 5% proficient · 10th percentile in Illinois
Graduation
B
90% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
120
Students
enrolled
8.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$35K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%10/100reading 8th percentile, math 12th percentile among Illinois high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%64/10090% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%94/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 97% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency5% (−21 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency5% (−17 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate90% (+5 pts vs. state avg 85%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2018

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black5%5%reading -7 pts, math -3 pts22nd percentile (list)
Low-income5%5%reading -27 pts, math -23 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4201 Sycamore St
City Cairo
ZIP Code 62914
District 1708070
NCES School ID 170807000420
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62914

Understanding the community around Cairo Jr/Sr High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $32,500
Per Capita Income $18,913
Poverty Rate 18.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 7.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $34,400
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied 69.4%
Renter-Occupied 30.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Cairo Jr/Sr High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.8%
Female 54.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 76.7%
White 11.7%
Two or More Races 9.2%
Hispanic/Latino 2.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 120
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 8.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Cairo Jr/Sr High School?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Cairo Jr/Sr High School?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School has 120 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.6:1.
What grades does Cairo Jr/Sr High School serve?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School serves grades 07 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Cairo Jr/Sr High School receive per student?
Cairo Jr/Sr High School receives $34,873 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Cairo Jr/Sr High School in 62914 ▼
Avg Home Value
$37,852
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
-16.9%
% Renters
30.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026