Summary:
The 62966 zip code is home to a single high school, Murphysboro High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Murphysboro CUSD 186 district. While the school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, it faces some significant challenges, particularly in terms of academic achievement and student engagement.
Murphysboro High School has a student population of 604 and a student-teacher ratio of 13.4, which is slightly lower than the state average. The school's statewide ranking has varied, going from 390 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 318 out of 698 in 2024-2025, with a corresponding change in its SchoolDigger star rating from 2 to 3. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on standardized tests, is generally below the state averages, with the school scoring lower than the Illinois average in most subject areas and grade levels.
One area of concern is the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (100%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, Murphysboro High School spends $15,146 per student, which is above the state average, suggesting that the district is making efforts to provide additional resources and support to the school.
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