High Schools in Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling CUSD 5 is a school district in Illinois that contains a single high school, Sterling High School. The school serves students in grades 9-12 and has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 199 out of 698 Illinois high schools (4 out of 5 stars) to 372 out of 697 (2 out of 5 stars).

Sterling High School's academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in ACT/English Language Arts, ACT/Mathematics, and ACT/Science all falling below state averages. However, the school's proficiency rates in some PreACT Secure assessments for 9th and 10th graders exceeded state averages. The school's SAT/Mathematics and SAT/English Language Arts proficiency rates were significantly lower than the state averages, but its Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) proficiency rate was slightly above the state average.

The school serves a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (51.61%), indicating a larger population of students from low-income families. The school's per-student spending is slightly above the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is within the typical range for high schools. To improve the school's overall performance and outcomes, targeted interventions and support may be necessary, particularly in areas where the school is underperforming compared to state averages.