Summary:
Central CUSD 3 is home to a single high school, Central High School, which stands out as a top-performing institution in Illinois. This high school serves students in grades 9-12 and has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 12% of high schools statewide.
Central High School's academic excellence is evident in its students' exceptional performance on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, 53.5% of 11th-graders were proficient or better in SAT Math, and 34.9% were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, significantly outpacing the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The school's 90.0% four-year graduation rate for 2023-2024 is also impressive, well above the state average.
Despite serving a diverse student population, with 37.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Central High School continues to deliver outstanding educational outcomes. The school's relatively high spending per student of $14,362 (2022-2023) may contribute to its success, as the district appears to be investing resources to support student learning. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.5% (2023-2024) suggests a need to address attendance issues and ensure all students are consistently engaged in their education.
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