Summary:
The city of Forreston, Illinois has one high school, Forreston Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 6-12 and is part of the Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 district. The school's performance has been mixed, with strengths in some academic areas and weaknesses in others.
Forreston Junior/Senior High School had a 60.7% proficiency rate in ELA, exceeding the 64.8% district average and the 53.1% state average. However, its 44.2% math proficiency rate fell short of the 54.9% district average and the 38.5% state average. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 89% is a positive metric, but its chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% is higher than desirable. The school serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 40.29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Forreston Junior/Senior High School's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 137th in 2022-2023 to 377th in 2024-2025. This suggests that the school's performance may be inconsistent or subject to external factors. Addressing the school's weaknesses in math proficiency and chronic absenteeism, while leveraging its strengths in ELA, could help improve the overall academic outcomes for students.
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