Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District

500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616-5106
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 703 students in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
703 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 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 85% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#798 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
6%
27%
15%
30%
25-29%
50%
85%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.64
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
9%
29%
% Black
24%
16%
% White
54%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,405 is higher than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,895 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,405
$22,455
Spending / Student
$21,895
$21,692

Best Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peoria Heights High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
508 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8803
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Peoria Heights Grade School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E Glen Ave
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
(309) 686-8809
Gr: PK-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District manages 2 public schools serving 703 students.
What is the rank of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District is ranked #791 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
54% of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District?
Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Peoria Heights CUSD 325 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,895 is higher than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 703 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : 85% (Top 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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