Carbondale Community H.S.
1301 East Walnut, Carbondale, IL 62901 · (618) 457-3371
Data: Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor) approved list (April 2026); SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores
- First-time pass rate
- 100%22 testers · 2025
- Vs state average
- +6.8points vs 93.24%
- Illinois rank
- #1of 234 programs (top 1%)
- Since 2024
- ±0.0points vs 100% (10 testers)
How Carbondale Community H.S. graduates do on the CNA exam
100% of 22 first-time test-takers from Carbondale Community H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers). It puts the program #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers (top 1%).
In 2024, 100% of 10 first-time testers passed, so the rate held steady year over year.
With 22 testers, one more or one fewer passing student moves the rate by about 4.5 points, so treat small differences with care. Illinois reports the written (knowledge) exam only; the skills test isn't included in this figure.
How Carbondale Community H.S. stacks up
- Half of the 234 ranked Illinois programs had a first-time pass rate of at least 96.5% in 2025. At 100%, Carbondale Community H.S. is in the top quarter.
- 175 of the 234 reached 90% or higher.
- It had 22 first-time testers; the middle ranked program had 36, so this is one of the smaller programs. Larger groups give a steadier rate.
- 4 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
Ranked programs are those with 10 or more first-time testers in the SIU Carbondale INACE 2025 annual cluster scores. Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres.
Program details
| Approval | Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), program 0275 |
| Status | Approved (list dated April 2026) |
| Level | CNA I |
| Format | In person |
| Address | 1301 East Walnut, Carbondale, IL 62901 Jackson County |
| Phone | (618) 457-3371 |
| CNA median pay, Illinois | $45,960 a year ($22.10/hour, BLS) |
Call the program to confirm the next start date, schedule and total cost; the state lists don't publish prices.
Other approved CNA programs near Carbondale
| Program | City | Distance | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| John A Logan College | Carterville | 7 mi | 95.8% |
| John A Logan College - HS Program | Carterville | 7 mi | 100.0% |
| John A. Logan College-Hybrid | Carterville | 7 mi | — |
| Murphysboro High School | Murphysboro | 8 mi | — |
| Herrin High School | Herrin | 11 mi | — |
| Marion High School | Marion | 16 mi | 93.3% |
Distances are straight-line between ZIP code centres. "—" means fewer than 10 testers or no published rate.
FAQ
What is Carbondale Community H.S.'s CNA exam pass rate?
100% of 22 first-time test-takers from Carbondale Community H.S. passed the written CNA exam in 2025. That is 6.8 points above the Illinois average of 93.24% (all 301 listed programs with results, weighted by testers), and #1 of 234 Illinois programs with 10 or more testers.
Is Carbondale Community H.S. a state-approved CNA program?
Yes. It is on the official list of approved nurse aide training programs (Illinois Nurse Aide Testing (SIU Carbondale, the state's exam vendor), April 2026) as program 0275. Finishing an approved program makes you eligible for the Illinois CNA exam.
Is Carbondale Community H.S.'s pass rate going up or down?
Steady: 100% of 22 first-time testers passed in 2025, against 100% of 10 in 2024 (±0.0 points).
How many hours of training does Illinois require?
120 hours: 62 theory, 18 skills lab, 40 clinical, with at least 12 hours on Alzheimer's and dementia care (77 Ill. Adm. Code 395.150). The exam is run by Southern Illinois University Carbondale (INACE).
How does Carbondale Community H.S. compare with CNA programs nearby?
4 other ranked programs are within 25 miles; none had a higher first-time pass rate in 2025.
What other approved CNA programs are near Carbondale?
The closest are John A Logan College in Carterville (about 7 mi, 96% pass rate), John A Logan College - HS Program in Carterville (about 7 mi, 100% pass rate), John A. Logan College-Hybrid in Carterville (about 7 mi). Distances are between ZIP code centres.