Summary:
The 62998 zip code area is home to a single public high school, Shawnee High School, which serves grades 9-12. With an enrollment of just 77 students, Shawnee High School faces significant challenges, ranking 764 out of 811 high schools in Illinois and receiving a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Shawnee High School's academic performance is well below state averages, with only 45.5% of 11th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts, 0% proficient in Math, and 9.1% proficient in Science, compared to Illinois state averages of 51.7%, 39.3%, and 48.7%, respectively. The school also struggles with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to its low test scores. Despite these challenges, the school maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.0%.
While Shawnee High School spends a relatively high amount per student ($13,800) and has a small student-teacher ratio of 9.6 to 1, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. The school serves a high-need population, with 50.65% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. To address these challenges, the school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student learning and engagement, as well as address the underlying factors contributing to the high chronic absenteeism rate.
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