Summary:
The County of Winnebago School District 320 in Illinois has only one high school, South Beloit Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance data suggests it is facing some challenges, with lower academic proficiency rates compared to state averages and a declining statewide ranking over the past few years.
South Beloit Senior High School had a 89.0% four-year graduation rate for the 2024-2025 school year, which is a positive indicator. However, the school's proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts (50%), ACT/Mathematics (33.3%), and ACT/Science (41.7%) were all lower than the state averages. The school's proficiency rates in other standardized tests, such as PreACT Secure and SAT, were also below state averages. Additionally, the school had a higher chronic absenteeism rate (25.4%) compared to the state average.
The school's spending per student for the 2023-2024 school year was $16,327, which is higher than the state average, but the academic performance is still lagging behind. This suggests that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The high percentage of students from low-income families (58.46% free and reduced lunch rate) may contribute to the school's lower academic performance, and addressing the socioeconomic challenges faced by the community could be a key factor in improving the school's performance over time.
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