For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 795 students in Charleston, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Charleston, IL is Charleston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Charleston, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Charleston High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Charleston, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1615 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Taoep
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Charleston, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Charleston, IL include Charleston High School.
How many public high schools are located in Charleston?
3 public high schools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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