Summary:
Central CUSD 4 school district in Illinois contains a single high school, Central High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from 177th out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 319th out of 698 in 2024-2025. Central High School's performance on standardized tests is generally below the state average, with lower proficiency rates in Math, English Language Arts, and Science. The school's four-year graduation rate of 89.0% is slightly below the state average, and it has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%.
Demographically, Central CUSD 4 has a student population of 305 at Central High School, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6, slightly lower than the state average. Approximately 38.69% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families. The school's per-student spending is $15,532, which is higher than the state average.
The declining performance and academic underperformance at Central High School suggest the need for the school and district to closely examine the factors contributing to these issues and implement targeted strategies to improve student learning, attendance, and overall academic achievement. The socioeconomic factors, such as the high proportion of students from low-income families, may be a contributing factor that requires additional support and interventions.
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