Mendota Twp High School
Mendota, IL · Mendota Twp HSD 280 · Grades 9 - 12
357th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 41%▼ Declining
Mendota Twp High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Mendota Twp High School 357th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 41% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 62th in 2019 to 41th in 2025 — declining.
Mendota Twp High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Mendota Twp High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 484 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68.3% | 52.1% | ▼ 16.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.6% | 35.5% | ▲ 4.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.5% | 10.3% | ▲ 9.8 pts | |
| Black | 0.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Mendota Twp High School
Typical home value $180K in zip 61342 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Mendota Twp High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4La Moille Jr/Sr High SchoolLa Moille CUSD 303 · 7.9 mi away395th of 601
ELA 36% - –Earlville Jr/Sr High SchoolEarlville CUSD 9 · 11.1 mi away
- –Amboy High SchoolAmboy CUSD 272 · 14.6 mi away
- 6La Salle-Peru Twp High SchoolLa Salle-Peru Twp HSD 120 · 16.3 mi away259th of 601
ELA 54% · Math 37% - –Ohio Community High SchoolOhio CHSD 505 · 16.6 mi away
- 6Hall High SchoolHall HSD 502 · 17 mi away295th of 601
ELA 52% · Math 34% - –Leland High SchoolLeland CUSD 1 · 17.8 mi away
- –DePue High SchoolDePue USD 103 · 19 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Mendota Twp High School in?
Mendota Twp High School is part of the Mendota Twp HSD 280 district in Mendota, Illinois.
Is Mendota Twp High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Mendota Twp High School 357th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 41% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Mendota Twp High School?
White 52%, Hispanic 36%, Two or more races 10%, Black 1% (484 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Mendota Twp High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 61342 is $180K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.