The U.S. News and World Report study graded schools nationally based on college readiness, graduation rate, and total enrollment.

Hononegah is ranked #52 in Illinois, and #1251 nationally.

Hononegah High School boasts a 94% graduation rate, and students perform well above average on the SAT test, with a 92.9 percentile.

Students at Hononegah are at 57% when it comes to math proficiency, 61% in reading proficiency.

Some other numbers about Hononegah High School:

  • Total Enrollment: 2,074
  • Total Minority Enrollment (% of total): 14%
  • Total Economically Disadvantaged (% of total): 20%
  • Full-Time Teachers: 113

Rockford's Auburn High School was the second closest regional school, at #120 in the Illinois rankings, while Guilford High School ranked #293. Both Jefferson and East were unranked, falling between #430 and #647.

Taking home the honors for best high school in Illinois was Payton College Preparatory High School in Chicago.

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