Summary:
The city of Valmeyer, Illinois is home to a single high school, Valmeyer High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. With an enrollment of 111 students in the 2024-2025 school year, Valmeyer High School has a moderate-sized student population and a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5.
Valmeyer High School's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with the school ranking 202nd out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating, but then dropping to 224th out of 699 schools in 2022-2023 with a 3-star rating. In the most recent year (2024-2025), the school's ranking further declined to 378th out of 698 schools, with a 2-star rating. This suggests the school's performance may be declining relative to other Illinois high schools. While the school's students perform relatively well in English Language Arts, with 63.2% proficient or better on the ACT, their performance in Mathematics is weaker, with only 52.6% proficient or better.
Valmeyer High School serves a student population with a moderate level of economic disadvantage, with 25.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student is higher than the state average at $15,178, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggesting it may have sufficient resources and staffing to support student learning. However, the school's declining performance and areas of academic weakness, such as in Mathematics, indicate that the school may need to focus on improving its instructional practices and support for students in order to better serve the Valmeyer community.
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