Christopher High

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Christopher High ranks 419 th of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public 9-12

1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822-1099

(618) 724-9461

District: Christopher Unified School District 99

SchoolDigger Rank:
419^th of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,510

Feeder schools for Christopher High:

Elementary:

Christopher Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.8

Number of students: 214

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

African American:

2.8%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Christopher High ranks worse than 59.9% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.8. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Christopher High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93%), African American (2.8%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christopher High is 10.8. (See more...)

Compare Christopher High employs 19.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christopher High is $19,510.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Christopher High:

SchoolDigger ranks Christopher High 419^th of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Christopher High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Homeless students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Christopher Unified School District 99:

SchoolDigger ranks Christopher Unified School District 99 553^rd of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Christopher High

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Rank History for all students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	65.74	195^th	586	66.7%
2004	26.41	480^th	592	18.9%
2005	53.28	320^th	590	45.8%
2006	65.32	212^th	596	64.4%
2007	54.38	319^th	612	47.9%
2008	37.82	450^th	624	27.9%
2009	28.04	493^rd	632	22.0%
2010	45.55	422^nd	643	34.4%
2011	51.37	359^th	655	45.2%
2012	13.69	565^th	665	15.0%
2013	36.79	464^th	670	30.7%
2014	31.04	491^st	670	26.7%
2015	25.36	475^th	614	22.6%
2016	56.48	225^th	643	65.0%
2017	26.35	494^th	642	23.1%
2018	28.55	481^st	647	25.7%
2019	29.76	504^th	701	28.1%
2021	13.09	609^th	688	11.5%
2022	45.79	379^th	699	45.8%
2023	41.80	419^th	699	40.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.25	180^th	473	61.9%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	34.53	425^th	639	33.5%
2021	12.21	580^th	611	5.1%
2022	64.73	166^th	626	73.5%
2023	48.38	309^th	644	52.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.33	40^th	104	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.82	417^th	620	32.7%
2019	37.13	418^th	665	37.1%
2021	9.87	602^nd	639	5.8%
2022	37.52	413^th	658	37.2%
2023	46.17	349^th	656	46.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	23.74	494^th	619	20.2%
2019	23.60	522^nd	675	22.7%
2021	16.55	543^rd	653	16.8%
2022	50.97	310^th	664	53.3%
2023	37.52	419^th	668	37.3%

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Rank History for White students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	12.73	506^th	548	7.7%
2019	15.27	507^th	552	8.2%
2021	6.27	542^nd	553	2.0%
2022	32.21	385^th	560	31.3%
2023	24.42	451^st	557	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Christopher High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2001	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2002	237	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2003	237	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2004	227	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2005	233	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	237
2006	240	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2007	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2008	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2009	251	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2010	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2011	251	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	255
2012	246	1	1	1	0	2	0	0	251
2013	246	1	1	1	0	6	0	0	255
2014	232	2	1	0	0	8	0	0	243
2015	228	7	1	0	0	1	1	0	238
2016	213	4	0	0	0	1	4	0	222
2017	227	2	0	0	0	1	4	0	234
2018	214	1	0	1	0	1	4	0	221
2019	244	1	0	0	0	1	6	0	252
2020	246	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	252
2021	232	0	0	0	0	0	7	0	239
2022	225	0	0	1	0	0	10	0	236
2023	199	6	0	2	0	0	6	1	214

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Christopher High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	234	18.0	13.0	n/a
2001	249	17.0	14.6	n/a
2002	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2003	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2004	229	16.0	14.3	n/a
2005	237	16.0	14.8	n/a
2006	242	18.0	13.4	n/a
2007	249	15.0	16.6	n/a
2008	244	13.0	18.8	n/a
2009	251	19.0	13.2	n/a
2010	249	18.0	13.8	49.4
2011	255	17.0	15.0	53.3
2012	251	16.0	15.6	53
2013	255	23.5	10.8	59.6
2014	243	17.1	14.1	56.4
2015	238	17.0	14.0	59.2
2016	222	15.0	14.8	55.9
2017	234	19.1	12.2	6.8
2018	221	17.0	12.9	5.4
2019	252	17.3	14.4	60.7
2020	252	17.5	14.4	62.7
2021	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	18.0	13.0	57.6
2023	214	19.8	10.8	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Christopher High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	234	18.0	13.0	n/a
2001	249	17.0	14.6	n/a
2002	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2003	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2004	229	16.0	14.3	n/a
2005	237	16.0	14.8	n/a
2006	242	18.0	13.4	n/a
2007	249	15.0	16.6	n/a
2008	244	13.0	18.8	n/a
2009	251	19.0	13.2	n/a
2010	249	18.0	13.8	49.4
2011	255	17.0	15.0	53.3
2012	251	16.0	15.6	53
2013	255	23.5	10.8	59.6
2014	243	17.1	14.1	56.4
2015	238	17.0	14.0	59.2
2016	222	15.0	14.8	55.9
2017	234	19.1	12.2	6.8
2018	221	17.0	12.9	5.4
2019	252	17.3	14.4	60.7
2020	252	17.5	14.4	62.7
2021	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	18.0	13.0	57.6
2023	214	19.8	10.8	64.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	100.0%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	100.0%	99.6%	100.0%
2019	100.0%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	100.0%	99.2%	100.0%	43.9%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.6%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Christopher High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,249 (12.6%)	$8,702 (87.4%)	$9,951
2020	$1,284 (10.2%)	$11,340 (89.8%)	$12,625
2021	$1,933 (15.8%)	$10,309 (84.2%)	$12,242
2022	$1,933 (15.8%)	$10,309 (84.2%)	$12,242
2023	$5,194 (26.6%)	$14,316 (73.4%)	$19,510

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Christopher High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 504^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 419^th of 699 High schools	12%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Christopher High)	14.8	6.5	8.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Christopher Unified School District 99)	14.8	6.5	8.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Christopher High)	22.2	17.4	4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Christopher Unified School District 99)	22.2	17.4	4.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Christopher High)	19.4	57.8	38.4%
End of Course Science (Christopher Unified School District 99)	19.4	57.8	38.4%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	252	214	15.1%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	244	199	18.4%
Two or More Races	6	6
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.7%	64.5%	3.8%

Schools Near Christopher High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				ISA Science (2023)	SAT Mathematics (2023)	SAT English Language Arts (2023)	% Polio (2023)	% Measles (2023)	% Mumps (2023)	% Rubella (2023)	% Hepatitis B (2023)	% Varicella (2023)	% DTP (2023)	% Pneumococcal (2023)	% Meningococcal (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science End of Course	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christopher High	Public	9-12	1 Bearcat Dr	Christopher	62822	Franklin County	Christopher Unified School District 99	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 724-9461	214	20	10.8	64.5%	199 (93.0%)	6 (2.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)	41.8	419^th of 699 public high schools	40.1%		45.8	379^th of 699 public high schools	45.8%	40	57.8	6.5	17.4	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		99.5	$19,510	$5,194	$14,316
Zeigler-Royalton High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 38	Zeigler	62999	Franklin County	Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 596-5841	130	17	7.5	62.3%	122 (93.8%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	26.1	522^nd of 699 public high schools	25.3%		26.7	518^th of 699 public high schools	25.9%	4	37.5	7.2	10.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.2	100.0		97.7	$12,242	$1,411	$10,831
Sesser-Valier High School	Public	9-12	4626 State Highway 154	Sesser	62884	Franklin County	Sesser-Valier CUSD 196	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 625-5105	192	18	10.6	39.1%	180 (93.8%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.6%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	48.8	349^th of 699 public high schools	50.1%		54.2	301^st of 699 public high schools	56.9%	48	61.7	12.5	18.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	$13,811	$2,033	$11,778
Franklin County Detention Center 9-12	Public	9-12	409 E Washington St	Benton	62812	Franklin County	Benton Cons HSD 103	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 438-2222	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Benton Cons High School	Public	9-12	511 E Main St	Benton	62812	Franklin County	Benton Cons HSD 103	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 439-3103	577	44	13.0	54.6%	524 (90.8%)	2 (0.3%)	18 (3.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	42	415^th of 699 public high schools	40.6%		35.5	458^th of 699 public high schools	34.5%	43	44.8	16.3	18.6	99.8	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.8	99.7	99.7		98.4	$15,864	$2,885	$12,978
Du Quoin High School	Public	9-12	500 E South St	Du Quoin	62832	Perry County	Du Quoin CUSD 300	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 542-4744	424	30	14.1	44.6%	354 (83.5%)	26 (6.1%)	9 (2.1%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.3%)	48.6	352^nd of 699 public high schools	49.6%		30	494^th of 699 public high schools	29.3%	142	50.0	16.5	23.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.4	100.0	11.6	88.2	$14,447	$1,245	$13,202
Frankfort Community High School	Public	9-12	601 E Main St	West Frankfort	62896	Franklin County	Frankfort CUSD 168	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 932-3126	434	38	11.4	51.8%	407 (93.8%)	4 (0.9%)	10 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	34.9	470^th of 699 public high schools	32.8%		45.4	384^th of 699 public high schools	45.1%	86	44.4	7.6	17.7	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8	99.8		98.6	$15,287	$1,952	$13,334
Elverado High School	Public	9-12	PO Box 217	Elkville	62932	Jackson County	Elverado CUSD 196	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 568-1104	112	12	9.3	56.3%	101 (90.2%)	2 (1.8%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.3%)	52.7	298^th of 699 public high schools	57.4%		52.1	327^th of 699 public high schools	53.2%	29	59.4	9.4	28.1	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		99.1	$17,520	$1,657	$15,862
Project Echo	Public	7-12	PO Box 238	Johnston City	62951	Williamson County	Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 983-6628	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Herrin High School	Public	9-12	700 N 10th St	Herrin	62948	Williamson County	Herrin CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 942-6606	686	48	14.1	52.2%	586 (85.4%)	32 (4.7%)	26 (3.8%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.0%)	49.4	338^th of 699 public high schools	51.6%		50.8	341^st of 699 public high schools	51.2%	3	45.8	18.3	25.5	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8	98.8		98.1	$13,393	$391	$13,002

Frequently Asked Questions about Christopher High

What is the racial makeup of Christopher High?

Students at Christopher High are 93% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Christopher High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 214 students attended Christopher High.

Is Christopher High a good school?

Christopher High ranks 419^th of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Christopher High in?

Christopher Unified School District 99

What schools feed into Christopher High?

Christopher High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Christopher Elementary School

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