Summary:
Dwight Township HSD 230 is a school district in Illinois that serves one high school, Dwight High School. The school has a four-year graduation rate of 89.0%, which is higher than the state average, but it struggles in several other areas compared to state benchmarks.
Dwight High School's academic performance is uneven, with 11th-grade students scoring slightly above the state average in English Language Arts (52.5% proficient) but significantly below the state average in Mathematics (30% proficient) and Science (42.5% proficient). The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is much higher than the state average. Despite spending $25,950 per student, which is more than the state average, the school's overall performance has declined in recent years, dropping from the 275th best high school in Illinois in 2024-2025 to the 473rd best in 2022-2023.
While Dwight Township HSD 230 has one high school with some positive metrics, such as a higher-than-average graduation rate, the school faces significant challenges in academic achievement, attendance, and overall performance compared to state standards. These findings suggest the district may benefit from a closer examination of its practices and resource allocation to address these areas of concern and improve outcomes for its students.
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