Summary:
The 61326 zip code in Illinois is home to a single high school, Putnam County High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. This rural school is part of the Putnam County CUSD 535 district, which is ranked 430 out of 811 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.
Putnam County High School has a student population of 236 and a 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%, slightly above the state average. However, the school struggles with academic performance, scoring below state averages in most subject areas on standardized tests. Only 44.9% of 11th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to the lower academic achievement.
Despite these challenges, Putnam County High School is investing resources in its students, with a higher spending per student ($21,334) and a lower student-teacher ratio (10.4) than the state averages. The school's performance suggests that there may be opportunities for improvement, such as addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate and identifying strategies to boost academic outcomes in math and science. Further investigation into the school's curriculum, teaching quality, and support services could provide valuable insights to help the school better serve its students.
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