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Sesser-Valier High School

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Sesser-Valier High School ranks 450 th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

450^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 698 Illinois High Schools

Better than 36% of Illinois high schools

Summary

Sesser-Valier High School is a public high school located in Sesser, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 179 students. The school is part of the Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 district, which is ranked 413 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sesser-Valier High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 176 out of 688 Illinois high schools in 2020-2021 (rated 4 stars) to a low of 490 out of 643 in 2015-2016 (rated 1 star). In recent years, the school has been ranked in the 300-500 range and has a 2-star rating. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students generally performing better than male students. Compared to nearby high schools, Sesser-Valier High School generally performs better than some lower-ranked schools, such as Mount Vernon High School, Frankfort Community High School, and Zeigler-Royalton High School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Benton Cons High School and Du Quoin High School.

Sesser-Valier High School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to state averages, high chronic absenteeism rates, and achievement gaps among different student subgroups. While the school has seen improvements in graduation rates and a decrease in dropout rates, it still lags behind higher-performing schools in the region. Addressing the underlying factors, such as socioeconomic status and resource allocation, may be crucial in improving the school's overall performance and providing better educational opportunities for its students.

175

Students ?

10.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,887

Per pupil spending ?

48%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884-2277

(618) 625-5105

District: Sesser-Valier CUSD 196

Feeder schools for Sesser-Valier High School:

Elementary:	Sesser-Valier Elementary School
Middle:	Sesser-Valier Junior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.0%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

4.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2015 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Illinois average (89%)

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (35% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 18 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Illinois avg48%

450^th of 698

Illinois public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 19 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

413^th of 811Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 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	39.3	450 of 698	35.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.7	474 of 697	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	349 of 699	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.2	301 of 699	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.6	176 of 688	74.4%	★★★★☆
2019	56.0	282 of 701	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.6	336 of 647	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	33.1	451 of 642	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	27.0	490 of 643	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	48.2	280 of 614	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2014	40.9	440 of 670	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	41.4	427 of 670	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.4	514 of 665	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	44.6	409 of 655	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.8	381 of 643	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.6	380 of 632	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	38.9	441 of 624	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.8	458 of 612	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	33.3	448 of 596	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	21.9	500 of 590	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	46.7	371 of 592	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2003	15.4	504 of 586	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	27.0	261 of 429	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.0	301 of 428	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	49.4	349 of 685	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.5	399 of 664	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.5	220 of 656	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.8	255 of 658	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	80.0	111 of 639	82.6%	★★★★☆
2019	49.0	337 of 665	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.0	265 of 620	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	34.8	473 of 672	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.0	492 of 639	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	48.4	308 of 644	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.8	343 of 626	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	82.6	71 of 611	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	35.3	419 of 639	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.7	282 of 585	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	32.9	474 of 685	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	21.9	518 of 668	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.2	462 of 668	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.1	322 of 664	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	45.2	330 of 653	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.5	210 of 675	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	37.1	406 of 619	34.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2024	20.8	377 of 482	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.1	375 of 476	21.2%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2025	20.8	489 of 564	13.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	16.1	492 of 554	11.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	37.4	332 of 557	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.6	377 of 560	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	48.7	238 of 553	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.2	336 of 552	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.8	392 of 548	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆

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)49th percentile+14 vs school

Disabled (2024)39th percentile+7 vs school

Male (2025)31st percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)30th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2024)22nd percentile-10 vs school

White (2025)13th percentile-22 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

Science48%~ state avg

English Language Arts36%-15 vs state

Mathematics20%-19 vs state

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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)	% Pneumococcal (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	% Pneumococcal All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Sesser-Valier High School	Public	9-12	4626 State Highway 154	Sesser	62884	Franklin County	Sesser-Valier CUSD 196	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 625-5105	175	17	10.2	48.0%	161 (92.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.0%)	39.3	450^th of 698 public high schools	35.5%		29.7	474^th of 697 public high schools	32.0%	24	59.2	52.6	14.3	15.8	30.6	42.1	36.4	20.5	47.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		100.0	$16,887	$1,962	$14,925
Christopher High	Public	9-12	1 Bearcat Dr	Christopher	62822	Franklin County	Christopher Unified School District 99	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 724-9461	206	19	10.8	59.2%	192 (93.2%)	6 (2.9%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	33.3	492^nd of 698 public high schools	29.5%		26.1	504^th of 697 public high schools	27.7%	12	56.4	45.2	30.9	16.7	38.2	33.3	33.3	11.1	24.4	99.5	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.5		98.5	$20,464	$1,693	$18,771
Waltonville High School	Public	9-12	804 W Knob St	Waltonville	62894	Jefferson County	Waltonville CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 279-7211	98	9	10.8	46.9%	95 (96.9%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	41.4	427^th of 698 public high schools	38.8%		21.1	540^th of 697 public high schools	22.5%	113	57.9	42.4	15.8	6.1	42.1	39.4	68.2	4.5	50.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0		99.0	$13,970	$652	$13,318
Zeigler-Royalton High School	Public	9-12	4989 State Highway 148	Mulkeytown	62865	Franklin County	Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 596-5841	131	18	7.4	57.3%	121 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	37.8	464^th of 698 public high schools	33.5%		38.1	411^th of 697 public high schools	41.0%	53	59.4	54.5	25.0	27.3	37.5	42.4	26.7	10.0	23.3	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.3	100.0		98.5	$18,914	$202	$18,711
Du Quoin High School	Public	9-12	500 E South St	Du Quoin	62832	Perry County	Du Quoin CUSD 300	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 542-4744	397	34	11.5	45.3%	339 (85.4%)	15 (3.8%)	11 (2.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.3%)	43.6	405^th of 698 public high schools	42.0%		42.7	375^th of 697 public high schools	46.2%	30	54.4	41.6	22.8	30.1	36.7	38.1	41.6	36.4	40.3	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.4	99.6	15.2	83.8	$16,460	$1,414	$15,046
Benton Cons High School	Public	9-12	511 E Main St	Benton	62812	Franklin County	Benton Cons HSD 103	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 439-3103	604	45	13.5	51.2%	544 (90.1%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (3.1%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.8%)	54.8	302^nd of 698 public high schools	56.7%		56.4	249^th of 697 public high schools	64.3%	53	62.1	48.0	35.2	30.9	41.7	39.0	51.4	35.2	47.9	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.5	99.5	99.7		97.8	$16,602	$1,033	$15,569
Project SOAR Alternative Optional Educational Program	Public	9-12	101 Spero Dr	Murphysboro	62966	Jackson County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 687-7290	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Frankfort Community High School	Public	9-12	601 E Main St	West Frankfort	62896	Franklin County	Frankfort CUSD 168	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 932-3126	416	38	11.0	47.4%	383 (92.1%)	6 (1.4%)	11 (2.6%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	34	488^th of 698 public high schools	30.1%		41.2	383^rd of 697 public high schools	45.1%	105	46.6	51.6	11.4	18.9	23.9	47.4	40.9	20.5	31.8	99.0	98.8	98.8	98.8	99.0	99.0	99.0		96.5	$17,504	$400	$17,104
Elverado High School	Public	9-12	514 S 6th St	Elkville	62932	Jackson County	Elverado CUSD 196	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 568-1104	102	12	8.5	63.7%	89 (87.3%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.9%)	34.1	487^th of 698 public high schools	30.2%		48.4	323^rd of 697 public high schools	53.7%	164	31.6	41.9	10.5	22.6	10.5	54.8	40.9	31.8	36.4	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	71.9	99.1	100.0		99.1	$18,755	$1,158	$17,597
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	11101 N Wells Bypass Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Mt Vernon Township HSD 201	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 246-1750	1,233	86	14.3	56.4%	865 (70.2%)	196 (15.9%)	49 (4.0%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	114 (9.2%)	37	470^th of 698 public high schools	32.7%		36.1	427^th of 697 public high schools	38.7%	43	60.0	32.0	27.5	19.8	46.7	29.9	36.6	21.7	33.9	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2		97.0	$18,114	$880	$17,235

Frequently Asked Questions about Sesser-Valier High School

How many students attend Sesser-Valier High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 175 students attended Sesser-Valier High School.

Is Sesser-Valier High School a good school?

Sesser-Valier High School ranks 450^th of 698 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Sesser-Valier High School?

Students at Sesser-Valier High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Sesser-Valier High School?

Sesser-Valier High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sesser-Valier Elementary School
Middle : Sesser-Valier Junior High School

What district is Sesser-Valier High School in?

Sesser-Valier CUSD 196

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