Summary:
Carbondale CHSD 165 is a single-high school district located in Carbondale, Illinois. Carbondale Community High School is the only high school serving the district, providing education for students in grades 9-12.
Carbondale Community High School has seen fluctuating performance over the past three school years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 182 to 212 out of 699 Illinois high schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 3 and 4 stars out of 5. The school's 4-year graduation rate is a positive metric at 86.0%, but its dropout rate of 4.9% and chronic absenteeism rate of 32.9% are areas of concern. Academically, the school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are mixed, with some subjects meeting or exceeding state averages and others falling behind.
The school serves a relatively high-need population, with 60.58% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite this, the district invests significant resources into the school, with a per-student spending of $22,056 and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. While the school faces some challenges, the district's investment in Carbondale Community High School suggests a commitment to supporting student success.
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