A
Very Good
86/100

Carbondale Comm H S

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 1301 E Walnut St, Carbondale, IL 62901
Overall
A
86/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 35% · Math 26% proficient · 78th percentile in Illinois
Graduation
B
89% 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

86
Repit Score
out of 100
995
Students
enrolled
13.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%78/100reading 81st percentile, math 74th percentile among Illinois high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%60/10089% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% 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 +35 points better 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 proficiency35% (+9 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency26% (+4 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate89% (+4 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
White42%32%reading +1 pts, math -5 pts72nd percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading +3 pts, math -3 pts58th percentile (list)
Hispanic30%10%reading +12 pts, math -5 pts70th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts75th 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 1301 E Walnut St
City Carbondale
ZIP Code 62901
District 1708370
NCES School ID 170837000454
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 62901

Understanding the community around Carbondale Comm H S helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $31,857
Per Capita Income $25,736
Poverty Rate 18.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.1%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,800
Median Rent $734
Owner-Occupied 30.2%
Renter-Occupied 69.8%
View full data for ZIP 62901 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Carbondale Comm H S.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 47.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 48.2%
Black 30.4%
Hispanic/Latino 8.8%
Two or More Races 6.9%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 995
Teachers (FTE) 72.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Carbondale Comm H S?
Carbondale Comm H S has a Repit School Score of 86 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 Carbondale Comm H S?
Carbondale Comm H S has 995 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1.
What grades does Carbondale Comm H S serve?
Carbondale Comm H S serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Carbondale Comm H S receive per student?
Carbondale Comm H S receives $23,897 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Carbondale Comm H S in 62901 ▼
Avg Home Value
$129,799
Avg Monthly Rent
$702
1-Year Change
+12.9%
% Renters
69.8%

Other Schools in 62901

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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