Summary:
The city of Altamont, Illinois is home to two schools: Altamont Grade School and Altamont High School, both part of the Altamont CUSD 10 district. The grade school serves 470 students, while the high school has 219 students.
Altamont Grade School stands out for its consistently high performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, outperforming state averages. However, the school also faces a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. In contrast, Altamont High School boasts a solid graduation rate of 89.0% and a relatively low dropout rate of 2.4%, though its Mathematics performance is slightly below the state average.
The data also reveals disparities in funding and resources, with Altamont High School spending significantly more per student ($13,995) compared to Altamont Grade School ($10,088). Additionally, the high free/reduced lunch rates, especially at the elementary school (64.68%), suggest a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, which may impact academic performance and require targeted interventions and support programs.
Thank you for your feedback!