Summary:
The city of Dwight, Illinois is home to two schools: Dwight Common School, an elementary school, and Dwight High School. While the schools face some challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates, they also have several standout achievements.
Dwight High School has seen a steady improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 473rd out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 275th out of 698 in 2024-2025, placing it in the top 40% of high schools in the state. The high school also boasts an impressive 89.0% four-year graduation rate for the 2024-2025 school year, which is above the state average.
While Dwight Common School's overall test scores lag behind state averages, the elementary school does have some bright spots, such as 8th grade ELA proficiency at 59.1% (compared to 56.7% statewide) and 8th grade science proficiency at 50% (compared to 45.4% statewide). However, the school faces challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and a lower district rating of 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, compared to Dwight Township HSD 230's rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
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