Ottawa Township High School, or Ottawa High School, is a high school located at 211 East Main Street in Ottawa, IL.
Serving 1,223 students in grades 9-12, Ottawa Township 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 17% (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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ottawa Township High School's student population of 1,223 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Ottawa Township High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ottawa Township High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1970 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
17%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
76%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
14%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ottawa Township High School's ranking?
Ottawa Township High School is ranked #1970 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Ottawa Township High School often compared to?
Ottawa Township High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like La Salle-peru Twp High School, Seneca High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Ottawa Township High School?
The graduation rate of Ottawa Township High School is 82%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Ottawa Township High School?
1,223 students attend Ottawa Township High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ottawa Township High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ottawa Township High School?
Ottawa Township High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ottawa Township High School offer ?
Ottawa Township High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Ottawa Township High School part of?
Ottawa Township High School is part of Ottawa TWP HSD 140 School District.
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