Summary:
The zip code 62644 contains a single high school, Havana High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Havana CUSD 126 district. The school has an enrollment of 262 students and is ranked 538 out of 811 high schools in Illinois, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Havana High School faces several academic challenges, with test scores significantly below the state averages in English Language Arts (42.1% proficient vs. 51.7% state average), Math (28.1% proficient vs. 39.3% state average), and Science (28.1% proficient vs. 48.7% state average). The school's 4-year graduation rate of 89.0% is also slightly lower than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role in the school's performance, as nearly half (47.71%) of the student population receives free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student of $13,408, the school's academic outcomes suggest that the resources may not be effectively utilized or targeted to address the specific needs of the student population. Addressing the factors contributing to the school's lower performance, such as chronic absenteeism and academic support, could be crucial in improving student outcomes at Havana High School.
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