Summary:
Gillespie CUSD 7 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Gillespie. The district has only one high school, Gillespie High School, which has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, dropping from 286 out of 699 schools in 2022-2023 to 480 out of 697 schools in 2023-2024. With a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, the school's performance appears to be below average compared to other high schools in the state.
Gillespie High School faces several challenges, including a graduation rate slightly below the state average, a higher-than-average dropout rate, and significantly lower proficiency rates in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the state. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 23.1%, which can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high percentage of students (52.94%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite these challenges, the school district, Gillespie CUSD 7, spends more per student ($14,388) than the state average, and the school has a lower student-teacher ratio of 12.9 compared to the state average. However, these factors have not translated into improved academic performance, suggesting that the district and school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.
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