Summary:
The 61844 zip code is home to a single high school, Oakwood High School, which is part of the Oakwood CUSD 76 district. The district is ranked 715 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating some challenges in the area's educational landscape.
Oakwood High School has an enrollment of 278 students and a four-year graduation rate of 89.0%, which is relatively high. However, the school's performance on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics, is generally below the state averages. The school's ACT/Math proficiency rate is just 20.7%, compared to the state average of 39.3%, and its SAT/Math proficiency rate is 16.9%, well below the state average of 26.1%. This suggests that the school may need to focus on improving math instruction and support for students.
Additionally, Oakwood High School has a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is quite high and could be contributing to the lower academic performance. The school also serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with a free/reduced lunch rate of 44.24%. While the school's spending per student is relatively high at $13,413, the academic data suggests that the resources may not be optimized or effectively utilized. Addressing attendance issues, improving resource allocation, and implementing targeted interventions could be important areas of focus for the school and district to support student success.
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