Summary:
The 62249 zip code area is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Highland CUSD 5 district. While the schools serve a diverse student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 21.57% to 34.77%, the data reveals some standout academic performers in the area.
Grantfork Upper Elementary School, a small school with just 51 students, is a clear academic standout, ranking in the top 5% of Illinois elementary schools. In 2024-2025, 89.1% of its students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 84.4% were proficient or better in Mathematics, far exceeding the district and state averages. Meanwhile, Highland High School also performs well above state averages on standardized tests, with 65.8% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 52.4% proficient or better in Mathematics.
However, the district as a whole faces some challenges, with all schools reporting a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, higher than the state average. Per-student spending also varies across the schools, from $11,018 at Highland Primary School to $13,252 at Grantfork Upper Elementary School, suggesting potential differences in resource allocation. Addressing these areas of concern could help the district improve outcomes for all students.
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