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Heritage CUSD 8 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 380 students in Heritage CUSD 8 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Heritage CUSD 8 School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,398 Schools
# Students
380 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
136,655 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Heritage CUSD 8 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
87%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,571 is higher than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,553 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,571
$22,423
Spending / Student
$20,553
$21,662
Best Heritage CUSD 8 School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heritage Jh And Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
512 W 1st St
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Homer, IL 61849
(217) 896-2421
Gr: PK-8 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Heritage High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 E Diller St
Broadlands, IL 61816
(217) 834-3392
Broadlands, IL 61816
(217) 834-3392
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
Heritage CUSD 8 School District manages 2 public schools serving 380 students.
What is the rank of Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
Heritage CUSD 8 School District is ranked #322 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
87% of Heritage CUSD 8 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Heritage CUSD 8 School District?
Heritage CUSD 8 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Heritage CUSD 8 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,553 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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