Schools in Zip Code 61072

The 61072 zip code area is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. These schools generally perform well above the state averages on standardized tests, with Hononegah CHD High School standing out as an exceptional institution, ranking in the top 50 high schools in Illinois and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hononegah CHD High School boasts impressive academic achievements, with 73.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 66.1% proficient or better in Mathematics. The school also maintains a strong 89% four-year graduation rate. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the Rockton School District 140 also outperform state averages, with 72.4% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 55.3% in Mathematics.

However, the schools in the 61072 zip code area face a common challenge, with all reporting a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary across the schools, ranging from 25.84% at Hononegah CHD High School to 35.75% at Rockton Elementary School, suggesting differences in the socioeconomic backgrounds of the student populations. Overall, the schools in this area demonstrate strong academic performance, but the high chronic absenteeism rates warrant further investigation and targeted interventions.