Summary:
The 62935 zip code is home to a single high school, Galatia High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. Located within the Galatia CUSD 1 district, the school faces academic and performance challenges, with a statewide ranking that has declined over the past three years and proficiency rates on standardized assessments that are generally lower than the state averages.
Galatia High School has a performance rating of 2 out of 5 stars, indicating below-average performance compared to other Illinois high schools. The school's four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average at 89.0%, and its dropout rate is slightly higher at 2.4%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the state average at 25.4%, suggesting potential issues with student engagement and attendance.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $13,865, which is above the state average, the academic challenges faced by Galatia High School may be exacerbated by the socioeconomic factors of its student population. The school has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at 48.15%, indicating a significant level of economic disadvantage among the students. These socioeconomic factors may contribute to the observed performance and academic challenges, and further investigation into the school's strategies and resource allocation may be necessary to address the specific needs of the student population and improve overall outcomes.
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