Senn High School vs. Amundsen High School
Should you attend Senn High School or Amundsen High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Senn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Amundsen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,571 students in grades 9-12, Senn High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 1,507 students in grades 9-12, Amundsen High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,571 students
1,507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
101 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2128 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1222 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
55%
Graduation Rate
87%
91%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
1
-
Grade 9 Students
451
361
Grade 10 Students
364
386
Grade 11 Students
367
387
Grade 12 Students
388
373
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
6%
% Hispanic
40%
38%
% Black
24%
7%
% White
18%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
58%
6%