Summary:
The 62451 zip code in Illinois is home to a single high school, Palestine High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. With a relatively small student population of 89, the school has faced some challenges in recent years, including fluctuating performance and academic achievement gaps.
Palestine CUSD 3, the district that oversees Palestine High School, has seen the school's statewide ranking range from 239 out of 697 Illinois high schools (3 stars) to 435 out of 698 (2 stars) over the past few years. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 2.4% is lower than the state average. However, the school faces a significant challenge with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is well above the state average.
Academically, Palestine High School's proficiency rates on ACT and SAT exams are significantly lower than the state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, the school's 9th and 10th-grade students perform better on the PreACT exams, with some subject areas exceeding the state averages. The school's higher-than-average spending per student ($15,893) and lower student-teacher ratio (10.9) suggest that factors beyond just funding and staffing levels may be contributing to the school's academic performance challenges. Additionally, the relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (42.7%) indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which can impact educational outcomes.
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