A+
Excellent
93/100

Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch

📚 06 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 601 E Main St, Forreston, IL 61030
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 40% · Math 28% proficient · 82nd percentile in Illinois
Graduation
A+
97% 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

93
Repit Score
out of 100
407
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%82/100reading 86th percentile, math 79th percentile among Illinois high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%93/10097% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 41% 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 +22 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 proficiency40% (+14 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency28% (+6 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate97% (+12 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%27%reading +1 pts, math -10 pts67th percentile (list)
Low-income42%27%reading +10 pts, math -1 pts80th 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 601 E Main St
City Forreston
ZIP Code 61030
District 1715490
NCES School ID 171549001868
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61030

Understanding the community around Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,696
Per Capita Income $27,839
Poverty Rate 4.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.2%
High School or Higher 94.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $137,800
Median Rent $824
Owner-Occupied 84.6%
Renter-Occupied 15.4%
View full data for ZIP 61030 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 85.3%
Hispanic/Latino 7.4%
Two or More Races 6.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 407
Teachers (FTE) 27.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch has a Repit School Score of 93 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 Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch has 407 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch serve?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch serves grades 06 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch receive per student?
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch receives $16,991 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch in 61030 ▼
Avg Home Value
$172,901
Avg Monthly Rent
$936
1-Year Change
+8.8%
% Renters
15.4%

Other Schools in 61030

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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