Summary:
Fenton CHSD 100 is a school district in Illinois that serves the community of Fenton and the surrounding area. The district has one high school, Fenton High School, which serves grades 9-12. While Fenton High School has a relatively large student population of 1,422, its statewide ranking has fluctuated between 316 and 369 out of 697-699 high schools in recent years, earning it a 2-3 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Fenton High School's performance metrics are generally below the state averages. The school had a 89.0% four-year graduation rate in the 2024-2025 school year, slightly below the state average, and a 2.4% dropout rate, which is on the higher end. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025 was significantly higher than the state average. Academically, Fenton High School's test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science were all below the state averages for 11th, 10th, and 9th grade students.
The data also indicates that Fenton CHSD 100 serves a population with significant economic challenges, with 58.58% of Fenton High School students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024. Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $24,961 in 2023-2024, the school's overall performance and metrics are not on par with the state averages, suggesting the need for further investigation and potential interventions to improve student outcomes.
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