Summary:
Princeton High School is the sole high school serving the Princeton HSD 500 district in Illinois. The school has seen its statewide ranking decline from 4 out of 5 stars in 2022-2023 to 2 out of 5 stars in 2024-2025, suggesting its performance may be slipping compared to other Illinois high schools. Despite relatively high spending of $17,864 per student, Princeton High School struggles with below-average test scores and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%.
The school's four-year graduation rate was 89.0% in the 2024-2025 school year, while its dropout rate was 2.4%. In terms of academic performance, Princeton High School's proficiency rates in subjects like ACT English Language Arts (44.2%), ACT Mathematics (34.6%), and PreACT Secure Mathematics for 10th grade (22%) were all below the state averages for Illinois. This could indicate the school is not effectively preparing its students for academic success.
With only one high school in the district, Princeton High School is the sole option for families in the area. The school's declining statewide ranking, below-average test scores, and high chronic absenteeism rate suggest the district and school administration may need to focus on improving student outcomes and engagement to better serve the community.
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