Summary:
Oakwood CUSD 76 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Oakwood. The district has only one high school, Oakwood High School, which has seen fluctuating performance in recent years. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, its academic achievement, particularly in mathematics and English language arts, remains below state benchmarks.
Oakwood High School's statewide ranking has ranged from 292nd out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 to 394th out of 699 in 2021-2022, and its performance rating by SchoolDigger has varied from 3 out of 5 stars to 2 out of 5 stars. The school's four-year graduation rate is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the state average, suggesting potential issues with student engagement and attendance.
The high proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by the school's free and reduced-price lunch rate, may be contributing to the academic challenges faced by Oakwood High School. While the school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, the effectiveness of resource allocation and the need for targeted interventions to address the specific needs of the student population should be further examined.
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