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Reed-Custer High School

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Reed-Custer High School ranks 291 st of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

291^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 698 Illinois High Schools

Better than 58% of Illinois high schools

Summary

Reed-Custer High School is a public high school located in Braidwood, Illinois, serving 397 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Reed Custer CUSD 255U district, which is ranked 314 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Reed-Custer High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently at 291 out of 698 Illinois high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, with a 3-star rating. The school maintains a relatively strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.7% to 94.3%, and has seen a steady decrease in its dropout rate, from 3.4% to 2.4%. However, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.2% to 26.3%. Academically, the school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with its Mathematics scores lagging behind the state average, while its English Language Arts and Science scores are generally on par or slightly below.

Comparing Reed-Custer High School to nearby high schools, such as Herscher High School, Minooka Community High School, and Morris Community High School, reveals that these schools generally outperform Reed-Custer High School in terms of statewide rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. Additionally, Reed-Custer High School has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $15,655 to $21,206, but its student-teacher ratio has remained relatively high, ranging from 11.1 to 13.5, which may impact the level of individualized attention and support available to students.

397

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,865

Per pupil spending ?

41.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

249 Comet Dr
Braidwood, IL 60408-2029

(815) 458-2166

District: Reed Custer CUSD 255U

Feeder schools for Reed-Custer High School:

Elementary:	Reed-Custer Elementary School
Middle:	Reed-Custer Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.1%

Hispanic:

12.6%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 65th percentile in 2015 → 58th in 2025

Strengths

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Illinois average (89%)

✓Above the Illinois median (58th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 7 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school44%

District avg44%

Illinois avg48%

291^st of 698

Illinois public high schools ?

Top 42%▼ down 7 pts since 2015

From top 35% (2015) to top 42% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

314^th of 811Reed Custer CUSD 255U among Illinois districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	55.9	291 of 698	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	45.3	349 of 697	49.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	274 of 699	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.6	225 of 699	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.1	418 of 688	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.8	289 of 701	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.9	351 of 647	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	51.4	303 of 642	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	57.5	214 of 643	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	58.3	216 of 614	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	68.7	202 of 670	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	71.7	188 of 670	71.9%	★★★★☆
2012	72.8	175 of 665	73.7%	★★★★☆
2011	51.5	357 of 655	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	63.9	251 of 643	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	52.8	337 of 632	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	74.7	145 of 624	76.8%	★★★★☆
2007	71.1	174 of 612	71.6%	★★★★☆
2006	73.9	140 of 596	76.5%	★★★★☆
2005	70.4	173 of 590	70.7%	★★★★☆
2004	75.9	116 of 592	80.4%	★★★★☆
2003	59.3	261 of 586	55.5%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	182 of 491	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.9	79 of 429	81.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	63.1	228 of 685	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.4	332 of 664	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.1	355 of 656	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	66.2	197 of 658	70.1%	★★★★☆
2021	30.0	433 of 639	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	64.0	210 of 665	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	44.2	347 of 620	44.0%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	40.4	211 of 366	42.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.0	141 of 336	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.2	74 of 333	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.5	54 of 335	83.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	58.4	238 of 672	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	36.9	377 of 639	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	54.3	250 of 644	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.0	413 of 626	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.8	488 of 611	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	62.1	182 of 639	71.5%	★★★★☆
2018	42.6	333 of 585	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	339 of 685	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.6	331 of 668	50.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.0	203 of 668	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.3	241 of 664	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.7	351 of 653	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.2	387 of 675	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.5	335 of 619	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	49.1	184 of 527	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	62.3	122 of 482	74.7%	★★★★☆
2023	21.1	375 of 476	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	71.5	54 of 493	89.0%	★★★★☆
2021	59.8	109 of 453	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	29.6	306 of 473	35.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	27.2	248 of 374	33.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	42.5	291 of 564	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	28.4	390 of 554	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	36.9	335 of 557	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.0	288 of 560	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.1	405 of 553	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	37.3	327 of 552	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.3	375 of 548	31.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)67th percentile+8 vs school

Special Education (2025)65th percentile+7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)65th percentile+6 vs school

Disabled (2025)63rd percentile+5 vs school

Male (2025)51st percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)48th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)42nd percentile-16 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts44%-8 vs state

Science40%-9 vs state

Mathematics27%-12 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, December 5, 2011

If you have a student who is extremely responsible, above average intelligence, and well behaved in every aspect your child will do fine at this school. There are qualified teachers who are enthusiastic about teaching those students who have no difficulties. However, if your child struggles in any way this district is extremely old school. They have the, "Put them in the hallway where I don't have to deal with them," attitude. The special education department needs MAJOR improvements. Parent communication is awful. And don't even think about complaining about a policy or an injustice because they will slam the door in your face and say, "Sorry, school policy. No exceptions." Many teachers have a hard time following 504 plans and accommodations or struggling students. There are a few good teachers that work with your child but most need to retire. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reed-Custer High School	Public	9-12	249 Comet Dr	Braidwood	60408	Will County	Reed Custer CUSD 255U	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 458-2166	397	34	11.6	41.8%	330 (83.1%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.8%)	55.9	291^st of 698 public high schools	58.3%		45.3	349^th of 697 public high schools	49.9%	58	75.0	44.6	46.6	18.5	59.1	43.5	43.8	27.1	39.6									$22,865	$184	$22,681
Wilmington High School	Public	9-12	209 Wildcat Ct	Wilmington	60481	Will County	Wilmington CUSD 209U	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 926-1752	432	30	14.6	43.8%	348 (80.6%)	4 (0.9%)	67 (15.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.5%)	69.3	176^th of 698 public high schools	74.8%		42.3	380^th of 697 public high schools	45.5%	204	64.4	54.1	50.5	34.9	53.5	42.2	63.6	43.0	55.1									$18,322	$2,018	$16,304
Coal City High School	Public	9-12	655 W Division St	Coal City	60416	Grundy County	Coal City CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 634-2396	642	41	15.8	28.3%	554 (86.3%)	3 (0.5%)	71 (11.1%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.6%)	69.6	175^th of 698 public high schools	74.9%		75.1	139^th of 697 public high schools	80.1%	36	60.6	57.4	51.6	49.0	38.1	48.4	62.0	50.0	51.8	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	96.6	$17,127	$367	$16,760
Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School	Public	9-12	500 E Main St	Gardner	60424	Grundy County	Gardner S Wilmington Township HSD 73	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 237-2176	154	18	8.5	29.9%	143 (92.9%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	62.3	229^th of 698 public high schools	67.2%		54	271^st of 697 public high schools	61.1%	42	54.3	56.4	37.1	41.0	48.6	56.4	41.2	44.1	47.1	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	$28,695	$484	$28,210
Minooka Community High School	Public	9-12	26655 W Eames St	Channahon	60410	Grundy County	Minooka CHSD 111	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 467-2140	2,918	164	17.7		1,939 (66.4%)	152 (5.2%)	674 (23.1%)	36 (1.2%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	115 (3.9%)	76.9	128^th of 698 public high schools	81.7%		67.9	173^rd of 697 public high schools	75.2%	45	72.3	60.2	50.4	39.3	57.0	54.4	60.9	52.1	51.7	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	95.0	$19,280	$155	$19,124
Minooka Academy	Public	9-12	101 W Wapella St	Minooka	60447	Grundy County	Grundy/Kendall ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 521-2371	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Morris Community High School	Public	9-12	1000 Union St	Morris	60450	Grundy County	Morris CHSD 101	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(815) 942-1294	926	53	17.6		637 (68.8%)	30 (3.2%)	213 (23.0%)	5 (0.5%)	5 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	35 (3.8%)	78.1	123^rd of 698 public high schools	82.4%		74.9	141^st of 697 public high schools	79.8%	18	72.7	57.8	52.4	41.7	55.6	55.0	63.2	51.7	55.6	98.5	98.9	98.9	98.9	99.1	98.6	98.7	97.5	$16,781	$306	$16,475
Premier Academy Morris	Public	6-12	7700 Ashley Rd	Morris	60450	Grundy County	Grundy/Kendall ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 416-0377	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Premier Academy Morris TAOEP	Public	6-12	7700 Ashley Rd	Morris	60450	Grundy County	Grundy/Kendall ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 416-0377	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Grundy Area Vocational Center	Public	11-12	1002 Union St	Morris	60450	Grundy County	Grundy/Kendall ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(815) 942-4390	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Reed-Custer High School

What district is Reed-Custer High School in?

Reed Custer CUSD 255U

What schools feed into Reed-Custer High School?

Reed-Custer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Reed-Custer Elementary School
Middle : Reed-Custer Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Reed-Custer High School?

Students at Reed-Custer High School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

How many students attend Reed-Custer High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 397 students attended Reed-Custer High School.

Is Reed-Custer High School a good school?

Reed-Custer High School ranks 291^st of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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