Summary:
The Crete-Monee High School is the sole high school serving grades 9-12 in the Crete Monee CUSD 201U district in Illinois. While the school maintains a slightly above-average graduation rate, its academic performance across standardized tests is significantly below state averages, with only 5.6% of 11th graders scoring proficient or better in SAT Math compared to the state average of 26.1%.
Contributing factors to the school's underperformance may include its extremely high poverty rate, with 99.6% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, as well as a chronic absenteeism rate of 41.2% - significantly higher than the state average. Despite spending more per student than the state average, the school's academic outcomes remain concerning, suggesting potential issues with resource allocation and utilization.
Crete-Monee High School's statewide ranking has also declined from 486 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 515 out of 697 in 2023-2024, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other schools in the state. Addressing these challenges will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to identify and address the root causes of the school's underperformance and support its students' academic and social-emotional needs.
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