High Schools in Lewistown CUSD 97

The Lewistown Junior/Senior High School is the sole high school serving the Lewistown CUSD 97 school district in Illinois. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and per-student spending that is slightly above the state average, its academic performance and overall ranking have declined in recent years, indicating it is struggling compared to other high schools in the state.

Lewistown Junior/Senior High School's four-year graduation rate of 88.9% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.7% is lower than the state average. However, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 32.0%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's test scores are generally lower than state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with only 10% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%.

With over 50% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves a population with a relatively high level of economic disadvantage, which may present additional challenges in providing resources and support to students. Overall, the data suggests that Lewistown Junior/Senior High School is underperforming compared to other high schools in Illinois, and the school and district should focus on addressing areas of concern, such as low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and supporting economically disadvantaged students, to improve student outcomes.