Is Christopher High a good school?

Christopher High ranks 504 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Christopher High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 196 students attended Christopher High.

What is the racial makeup of Christopher High?

Students at Christopher High are 92% White, 3% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Christopher High?

Christopher High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Christopher Elementary School

Christopher High

Summary:

Christopher High is a public high school located in Christopher, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 214 students. The school is part of the Christopher Unified School District 99, which is ranked 587 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Christopher High consistently performs below the state average in standardized test scores, with only 7.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 14.8% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The school's performance in science assessments is slightly better, with 46.3% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.2%. Christopher High's academic performance has been relatively stagnant over the past few years, with little improvement in test scores. The school's four-year graduation rate of 88.0% is slightly higher than the state average, but its dropout rate has been increasing, reaching 6.1% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is higher than the state average.

Christopher High has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 64.49% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate, reaching 25.0% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Compared to nearby high schools, such as Herrin High School and Elverado High School, Christopher High performs relatively poorly, with lower academic performance, graduation rates, and higher chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822-1099

(618) 724-9461

District: Christopher Unified School District 99

SchoolDigger Rank:
504^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,164

Feeder schools for Christopher High:

Elementary:

Christopher Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 196

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

African American:

3.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 63.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Christopher High ranks worse than 72.3% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.1. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Christopher High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.8%), African American (3.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 63.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Christopher High is 10. (See more...)

Compare Christopher High employs 19.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Christopher High is $20,164.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Christopher High:

SchoolDigger ranks Christopher High 504^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Christopher High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Christopher Unified School District 99:

SchoolDigger ranks Christopher Unified School District 99 587^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Christopher High

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Rank History for all students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	65.74	195^th	586	66.7%
2004	26.41	480^th	592	18.9%
2005	53.28	320^th	590	45.8%
2006	65.32	212^th	596	64.4%
2007	54.38	319^th	612	47.9%
2008	37.82	450^th	624	27.9%
2009	28.04	493^rd	632	22.0%
2010	45.55	422^nd	643	34.4%
2011	51.37	359^th	655	45.2%
2012	13.69	565^th	665	15.0%
2013	36.79	464^th	670	30.7%
2014	31.04	491^st	670	26.7%
2015	25.36	475^th	614	22.6%
2016	56.48	225^th	643	65.0%
2017	26.35	494^th	642	23.1%
2018	28.55	481^st	647	25.7%
2019	29.76	504^th	701	28.1%
2021	13.09	609^th	688	11.5%
2022	45.79	379^th	699	45.8%
2023	41.80	419^th	699	40.1%
2024	26.10	504^th	697	27.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	43.25	180^th	473	61.9%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	34.53	425^th	639	33.5%
2021	12.21	580^th	611	5.1%
2022	64.73	166^th	626	73.5%
2023	48.38	309^th	644	52.0%
2024	29.53	444^th	639	30.5%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	48.33	40^th	104	61.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.82	417^th	620	32.7%
2019	37.13	418^th	665	37.1%
2021	9.87	602^nd	639	5.8%
2022	37.52	413^th	658	37.2%
2023	46.17	349^th	656	46.8%
2024	30.53	446^th	664	32.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	23.74	494^th	619	20.2%
2019	23.60	522^nd	675	22.7%
2021	16.55	543^rd	653	16.8%
2022	50.97	310^th	664	53.3%
2023	37.52	419^th	668	37.3%
2024	24.43	485^th	668	27.4%

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Rank History for White students at Christopher High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	12.73	506^th	548	7.7%
2019	15.27	507^th	552	8.2%
2021	6.27	542^nd	553	2.0%
2022	32.21	385^th	560	31.3%
2023	24.42	451^st	557	19.0%
2024	14.54	511^th	554	7.8%

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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Christopher High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2000	234	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	234
2001	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2002	237	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2003	237	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	239
2004	227	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	229
2005	233	0	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	237
2006	240	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	242
2007	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2008	244	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	244
2009	251	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	251
2010	249	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	249
2011	251	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	255
2012	246	1	1	1	0	2	0	0	251
2013	246	1	1	1	0	6	0	0	255
2014	232	2	1	0	0	8	0	0	243
2015	228	7	1	0	0	1	1	0	238
2016	213	4	0	0	0	1	4	0	222
2017	227	2	0	0	0	1	4	0	234
2018	214	1	0	1	0	1	4	0	221
2019	244	1	0	0	0	1	6	0	252
2020	246	1	0	0	0	0	5	0	252
2021	232	0	0	0	0	0	7	0	239
2022	225	0	0	1	0	0	10	0	236
2023	199	6	0	2	0	0	6	1	214
2024	180	6	0	3	0	0	6	1	196

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Christopher High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	234	18.0	13.0	n/a
2001	249	17.0	14.6	n/a
2002	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2003	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2004	229	16.0	14.3	n/a
2005	237	16.0	14.8	n/a
2006	242	18.0	13.4	n/a
2007	249	15.0	16.6	n/a
2008	244	13.0	18.8	n/a
2009	251	19.0	13.2	n/a
2010	249	18.0	13.8	49.4
2011	255	17.0	15.0	53.3
2012	251	16.0	15.6	53
2013	255	23.5	10.8	59.6
2014	243	17.1	14.1	56.4
2015	238	17.0	14.0	59.2
2016	222	15.0	14.8	55.9
2017	234	19.1	12.2	6.8
2018	221	17.0	12.9	5.4
2019	252	17.3	14.4	60.7
2020	252	17.5	14.4	62.7
2021	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	18.0	13.0	57.6
2023	214	19.8	10.8	64.5
2024	196	19.5	10.0	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Christopher High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2000	234	18.0	13.0	n/a
2001	249	17.0	14.6	n/a
2002	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2003	239	16.0	14.9	n/a
2004	229	16.0	14.3	n/a
2005	237	16.0	14.8	n/a
2006	242	18.0	13.4	n/a
2007	249	15.0	16.6	n/a
2008	244	13.0	18.8	n/a
2009	251	19.0	13.2	n/a
2010	249	18.0	13.8	49.4
2011	255	17.0	15.0	53.3
2012	251	16.0	15.6	53
2013	255	23.5	10.8	59.6
2014	243	17.1	14.1	56.4
2015	238	17.0	14.0	59.2
2016	222	15.0	14.8	55.9
2017	234	19.1	12.2	6.8
2018	221	17.0	12.9	5.4
2019	252	17.3	14.4	60.7
2020	252	17.5	14.4	62.7
2021	239	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	236	18.0	13.0	57.6
2023	214	19.8	10.8	64.5
2024	196	19.5	10.0	63.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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