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Sterling High School

Sterling High School is a public high school in Sterling, IL, serving grades 9–12, rated C+, with 999 students and a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts and 40% in Math.

C+TopHap school rating
Rating
C+
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
999
Students per teacher
17.5:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts54%
Math40%

Academics and programs

AP courses offered
13
Open enrollment
No

Student body

White53%
Hispanic37%
Two or more races6%
Black2%
Asian1%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
54%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+2.0%
Prior-year enrollment
979

Homes assigned to this school

8,488 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Sterling High School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1608 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
Phone
(815) 625-6800
Website
sterlingpublicschools.org
Setting
Town - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
174231004261
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School district

Sterling Community Unit District 5

District rating
C+
Schools
6
Students
3,253
Spending per student
$13,288
Teachers (FTE)
215
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Sterling High School

How is Sterling High School rated?

Sterling High School holds a C+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Sterling Community Unit District 5 is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Sterling High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Sterling High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 54% in English Language Arts and 40% in Math.

What grades does Sterling High School serve?

Sterling High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Sterling High School?

999 students attend Sterling High School, up from 979 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Sterling High School?

TopHap matches 8,488 residential properties to Sterling High School in and around Sterling. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

What programs does Sterling High School offer?

Sterling High School offers 13 AP courses.