Summary:
The 61920 zip code is home to a single public high school, Charleston High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school is part of the Charleston CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 641 out of 811 districts in Illinois and has a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger.
Charleston High School has seen fluctuating performance in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 238 out of 697 Illinois high schools (3 stars) in 2023-2024 to 420 out of 698 (2 stars) in 2024-2025. The school's graduation rate was 89.0% in 2024-2025, and its dropout rate was 2.4%. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% and test scores that are generally below the state averages, particularly in mathematics.
Approximately half (49.62%) of Charleston High School's students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant economic challenge for the student population. The school's spending per student is relatively high at $17,686, but this has not translated to consistent academic success. The student-teacher ratio of 16.5 is within a reasonable range, but further analysis may be needed to determine if adjustments to staffing or class sizes could positively impact the school's performance.
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