Summary:
Alton CUSD 11 is a school district in Illinois that serves the Alton area and contains one high school, Alton High School. Based on the available data, Alton High School appears to be an underperforming school compared to other high schools in the state. The school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, and it is rated only 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.
Alton High School's key metrics and statistics paint a concerning picture. The school's graduation rate of 89.0% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 2.4% is slightly higher. Additionally, the school has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% compared to the state average. Alton High School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state averages for 11th, 10th, and 9th grade students. The school also serves a relatively high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 47.72% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
While the school district spends more per student than the state average, the high student-teacher ratio of 17.5 to 1 may be a contributing factor to the school's performance challenges. Overall, the data suggests that Alton High School is facing significant challenges and may benefit from additional resources, targeted interventions, and a focus on improving key metrics such as test scores, attendance, and graduation rates.
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