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Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School

633 County Highway 22, Cowden, IL 62422, United States

+1 (217) 783-2125

http://cowden-herrick.k12.il.us

2.1

Overall Rating

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Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School Overview

About This School

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is a public high in Cowden, Illinois, serving 168 students in grades Grade 6-12. Academic results show that students demonstrate 42% proficiency in ELA. The school maintains a 9:1 student-teacher ratio with 17 teachers on staff, while providing counseling services at a ratio of 168:1. The student body is composed of 54% male and 46% female students. Demographically, the population is 98% White, 1% Asian, and 1% Black.

168

Total Students

Grade 6-12

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

17 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts42%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 6-12

County

Shelby County

Students per Counselor

168:1

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

42%

English Language Arts

City Avg: 42%State Avg: 28%

N/A

Mathematics

N/A

Science

Class Information

9:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 9:1

State Avg: 13.1:1

168

Students per Counselor

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$N/A

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio9:1

Students per Counselor168:1

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School Student Demographics

Student Body

54.17%

Male

45.83%

Female

Total Enrollment: 168 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White97.62%

Hispanic0%

Asian0.6%

Black0.6%

Two or More Races0%

Native American0.6%

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School

Q: What is Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?

A: Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is a high public located in Cowden.

Q: How many students attend Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?

A: Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School has approximately 168 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is 9:1.

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Detailed Information about Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School - Cowden, IL

Quick Facts about Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
School Name	Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 6-12
Location	633 County Highway 22, Cowden, IL 62422, Cowden, IL
County	Shelby County
Phone	+1 (217) 783-2125
Total Students	168
Student-Teacher Ratio	9:1
Full-Time Teachers	17
Rating	2.1/10
ELA Proficiency	42%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School

What is Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is a high public located in Cowden.

How many students attend Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?

Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School has approximately 168 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is 9:1.

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