Summary:
The Illini West H S District 307 in Illinois contains a single high school, Illini West High School, which serves grades 9-12. The data reveals that this school is facing academic challenges, with a declining statewide ranking and below-average performance on standardized tests compared to the state average.
Illini West High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 322 out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 to 444 out of 698 in 2024-2025. The school's performance on standardized tests is below the state average across multiple subjects and grade levels, with only 33.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 89.0% is slightly below the state average.
The data also shows that Illini West High School has a relatively high percentage of students (47.6%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Despite the higher per-student spending of $14,334 for the 2023-2024 school year, which is above the state average, the school's academic performance remains a concern. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025, which may be impacting student learning and achievement.
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