Summary:
Pekin Central School District 303 in Illinois is home to a single high school, Pekin Community High School, which serves grades 9-12. The school has faced some challenges, including consistently underperforming the state averages on standardized assessments and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 40.2%. However, the school maintains a relatively high four-year graduation rate of 95.1%.
Academically, Pekin Community High School has struggled, with proficiency rates on the SAT and ISA assessments falling below the state averages in mathematics (16.8% vs. 26.1%), English language arts (23.8% vs. 31.1%), and science (43.4% vs. 53.2%). This underperformance has been consistent over the past two school years. The school's student-to-teacher ratio of 16.1 is slightly higher than the state average, which may be a contributing factor.
Socioeconomic challenges also appear to be a concern, as 48.22% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, the Pekin Central School District 303 as a whole is ranked 489 out of 813 districts in Illinois, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing these issues, including improving academic outcomes and addressing attendance concerns, may be crucial for the success of Pekin Community High School.
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