Summary:
The McLean County Unified School District 5 in Illinois is home to three high schools: Normal Community High School, Normal Community West High School, and YBMC Charter School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities.
Among the three high schools, Normal Community High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 119-84 high schools in Illinois and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's academic performance is impressive, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In contrast, YBMC Charter School is the weakest performer, ranking near the bottom of Illinois high schools and earning a 0-1 star rating from SchoolDigger, with significantly lower test scores than the district and state averages.
The data also reveals some interesting insights about the schools' metrics and statistics. All three high schools have a consistent 89.0% four-year graduation rate, but Normal Community High School and Normal Community West High School both have a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. Additionally, YBMC Charter School appears to receive less funding, spending $10,547 per student compared to $12,618 and $13,422 per student at the other two high schools.
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