Summary:
Mercer County School District 404 in Illinois has only one high school, Mercer County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 231 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 383 out of 698 in 2024-2025. Mercer County High School's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.8% to 63.9% across different subject areas and grade levels, compared to the state averages of 31.1% to 53.2%. The school's four-year graduation rate is 89.0%, which is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate is 2.4%, which is slightly higher than the state average.
Mercer County High School has a student population of 401 students and a student-teacher ratio of 12.9, which is slightly lower than the state average. The school has a high percentage of students (40.15%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite the school's relatively low performance, the Mercer County School District 404's spending per student is $15,530, which is higher than the state average.
Overall, the data suggests that Mercer County High School is facing a range of challenges, from declining academic performance to high chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic disadvantages among the student population. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive approach that focuses on improving instructional quality, addressing attendance and engagement, and providing targeted support for economically disadvantaged students.
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