Murphysboro High School, IL
RegularPublic SchoolGrade 9–Grade 12
50 Blackwood Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
How Murphysboro High School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score38
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Murphysboro High School
599Students
100%Low-Income Students
42Teachers
14 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47% | 47% | 48% |
| Male | 53% | 53% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 1% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 8 | <1% | 17% | 17% |
| Grade 9 | 22% | 21% | 17% |
| Grade 10 | 28% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 11 | 26% | 22% | 17% |
| Grade 12 | 23% | 24% | 19% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 14% | 17% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 70% | 55% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 19% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | <1% | 2% |
| Other | 7% | 4% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Murphysboro High School
22%Math Proficiency
27%Reading Proficiency
24%Average Proficiency
95%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 24% | 36% | 50% |
| Male | 27% | 31% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School | 24% | 30% | 48% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 50% | 27% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 27% | 42% | 54% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-Income | 24% | 24% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 20% | 21% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Murphysboro High School
82%Overall Rate
82%Low-Income
-Limited English
80%With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | IL | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 70% | 71% | 69% |
| Caucasian | 82% | 84% | 79% |
Location Map
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