Summary:
The Benton Cons HSD 103 district in Illinois is home to a single high school, Benton Cons High School. While the school has some positive attributes, such as a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces challenges in terms of academic performance and student outcomes.
Benton Cons High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years, dropping from 415 out of 699 schools and a 2-star rating in 2022-2023 to 249 out of 697 schools and a 3-star rating in the current 2023-2024 school year. The school's proficiency rates in core academic subjects, including SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science, are lower than the state averages. Additionally, the school's four-year graduation rate of 83.7% is slightly below the state average, while its dropout rate of 3.7% is higher than the state average.
On a positive note, the school's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state average, which may be a strength in providing more individualized attention and support for students. However, the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 54.59%, indicates that the school serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, which can present additional challenges in terms of academic achievement and resource allocation.
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