Summary:
The city of Georgetown, Illinois has only one high school, Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school faces several challenges, including declining performance, socioeconomic challenges, and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 434 out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 to 571 out of 699 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates in ACT/ELA, ACT/Math, and ACT/Science at 37.3%, 28.8%, and 27.6%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 51.7%, 39.3%, and 48.7%. The school's four-year graduation rate for 2024-2025 was 89.0%, slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate for the same year was 2.4%, slightly higher than the state average.
The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 68.75% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite the higher per-student spending of $17,759 for 2023-2024, which is above the state average, the school's academic performance remains below the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate for 2024-2025 was 25.4%, significantly higher than the state average. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach that considers the unique needs and circumstances of the school and its community.
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