Summary:
The 61006 zip code is home to a single public high school, Ashton-Franklin Center High School, which serves grades 7-12. While it is the only high school in this geographic area, the data suggests it is performing reasonably well, with some areas of strength and others that could benefit from improvement.
Ashton-Franklin Center High School has an enrollment of 217 students and is ranked 361 out of 811 districts in Illinois, earning a 3 out of 5 star rating. The school's four-year graduation rate is 89.0%, with a relatively low dropout rate of 2.4%. In terms of academic performance, the school outperforms its district and the state of Illinois in English Language Arts proficiency, but lags behind the state average in math and science. The school's ACT scores are generally in line with the district but below the state averages, indicating room for improvement in college readiness.
One area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly above the state average. Additionally, nearly half (48.85%) of the student population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a high level of economic disadvantage that may require targeted support. Overall, Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275 appears to be a reasonably performing school district, with Ashton-Franklin Center High School serving as the sole high school option for families in the 61006 zip code area.
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