Western High School

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Western High School ranks 513 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Western High School is a public high school located in Barry, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 140 students. The school is part of the Western CUSD 12 district, which is ranked 533 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The analysis of Western High School reveals significant challenges and areas for improvement. The school's statewide ranking has declined from 152nd out of 642 Illinois high schools in 2016-2017 to 513th out of 697 in 2023-2024, indicating a concerning trend. When examining the performance of different student subgroups, the school shows concerning gaps, with female students ranked 516th, male students ranked 463rd, white students ranked 517th, and low-socioeconomic status students ranked 529th out of Illinois high schools in 2023-2024. Additionally, the school's graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 93.8% in 2019-2020 to a low of 78.3% in 2021-2022, which is lower than the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Griggsville-Perry High School and Seymour High School, Western High School is underperforming in several key areas, including graduation rates, dropout rates, and academic performance on standardized tests. These findings suggest that the district and school leadership should prioritize addressing the school's challenges to provide a high-quality education for all students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

401 McDonough St
Barry, IL 62312-1031

(217) 335-2323

District: Western CUSD 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
513^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,599

Feeder schools for Western High School:

Elementary:	Western Barry Elementary
Middle:	Western Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Western High School ranks worse than 73.6% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.39. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Western High School 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 (91.9%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Western High School is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Western High School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Western High School is $14,599.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Western High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Western High School 513^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Western High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Western CUSD 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Western CUSD 12 533^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Western High School

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Rank History for all students at Western High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2009	23.15	521^st	632	17.6%
2010	40.47	450^th	643	30.0%
2011	33.75	473^rd	655	27.8%
2012	34.09	494^th	665	25.7%
2013	25.93	521^st	670	22.2%
2014	26.91	517^th	670	22.8%
2015	44.71	306^th	614	50.2%
2016	58.38	205^th	643	68.1%
2017	70.49	152^nd	642	76.3%
2018	58.19	250^th	647	61.4%
2019	49.25	345^th	701	50.8%
2021	43.76	353^rd	688	48.7%
2022	54.09	302^nd	699	56.8%
2023	70.34	161^st	699	77.0%
2024	23.39	513^th	697	26.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Western High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	79.34	60^th	585	89.7%
2019	71.06	118^th	639	81.5%
2023	68.37	135^th	644	79.0%
2024	19.91	529^th	639	17.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Western High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.68	338^th	620	45.5%
2019	51.67	316^th	665	52.5%
2021	71.30	158^th	639	75.3%
2022	52.38	296^th	658	55.0%
2023	72.40	149^th	656	77.3%
2024	20.30	516^th	664	22.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Western High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	65.14	183^rd	619	70.4%
2019	45.69	349^th	675	48.3%
2023	65.84	182^nd	668	72.8%
2024	27.09	463^rd	668	30.7%

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Rank History for White students at Western High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	44.06	282^nd	548	48.5%
2019	32.99	369^th	552	33.2%
2021	28.82	389^th	553	29.7%
2022	36.54	360^th	560	35.7%
2023	58.48	202^nd	557	63.7%
2024	12.36	517^th	554	6.7%

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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 Western High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	201	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2009	175	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	176
2010	166	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	169
2011	173	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	176
2012	172	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	175
2013	171	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	173
2014	146	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	149
2015	142	0	0	2	1	0	3	0	148
2016	139	0	1	3	0	0	4	0	147
2017	136	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	142
2018	138	0	0	3	0	0	5	0	146
2019	134	0	0	2	0	0	4	0	140
2020	126	1	0	2	0	0	4	0	133
2021	123	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	127
2022	113	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	116
2023	134	0	0	3	0	0	3	0	140
2024	124	1	0	6	0	0	4	0	135

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 Western High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	201	14.0	14.4	31.3
2009	176	19.2	9.2	38.6
2010	169	18.6	9.0	43.1
2011	176	20.1	8.7	65.3
2012	175	18.6	9.3	51.4
2013	173	n/a	n/a	47.4
2014	149	4.0	37.2	55
2015	148	13.0	11.3	52
2016	147	12.0	12.2	59.2
2017	142	12.1	11.7	50.7
2018	146	11.5	12.6	55.5
2019	140	10.5	13.2	62.1
2020	133	11.8	11.2	54.1
2021	127	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	116	12.2	9.5	41.4
2023	140	13.9	10.0	59.3
2024	135	13.5	9.9	55.6

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 Western High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	201	14.0	14.4	31.3
2009	176	19.2	9.2	38.6
2010	169	18.6	9.0	43.1
2011	176	20.1	8.7	65.3
2012	175	18.6	9.3	51.4
2013	173	n/a	n/a	47.4
2014	149	4.0	37.2	55
2015	148	13.0	11.3	52
2016	147	12.0	12.2	59.2
2017	142	12.1	11.7	50.7
2018	146	11.5	12.6	55.5
2019	140	10.5	13.2	62.1
2020	133	11.8	11.2	54.1
2021	127	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	116	12.2	9.5	41.4
2023	140	13.9	10.0	59.3
2024	135	13.5	9.9	55.6

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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	DTP	Meningococcal
2015	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.3%	100.0%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%		17.5%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	19.6%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	24.8%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.3%	100.0%	49.0%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	95.9%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2023	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%
2024	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Western High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$28 (0.2%)	$13,629 (99.8%)	$13,657
2020	$87 (0.6%)	$15,311 (99.4%)	$15,399
2021	$582 (5.0%)	$11,030 (95.0%)	$11,611
2022	$582 (5.0%)	$11,030 (95.0%)	$11,611
2023	$354 (2.6%)	$13,147 (97.4%)	$13,501
2024	$115 (0.8%)	$14,484 (99.2%)	$14,599

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Western High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 345^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 161^st of 699 High schools	26.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Western High School)	26.4	14.8	11.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Western CUSD 12)	26.4	14.8	11.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Western High School)	35.3	40.7	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Western CUSD 12)	35.3	40.7	5.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Western High School)	22.6	73.1	50.5%
End of Course Science (Western CUSD 12)	22.6	73.1	50.5%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	140	140
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	2	3	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	134	134
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.1%	59.3%	2.9%

Schools Near Western High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)			IAR Mathematics (2024)			SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Western High School	Public	9-12	401 McDonough St	Barry	62312	Pike County	Western CUSD 12	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 335-2323	135	14	9.9	55.6%	124 (91.9%)	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	23.4	513^th of 697 public high schools	26.4%		70.3	161^st of 699 public high schools	77.0%	352	50.0							3.8	15.4	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	100.0	$14,599	$115	$14,484
Liberty High School	Public	7-12	505 N Park St	Liberty	62347	Adams County	Liberty CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 645-3433	267	25	10.4	30.0%	248 (92.9%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.6%)	72.2	154^th of 697 public high schools	77.9%		71	157^th of 699 public high schools	77.5%	3	68.8	60.5	56.7	58.7	50.0	16.7	33.8	37.2	27.9	99.6	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.6	99.6	99.6	98.1	$12,677	$715	$11,961
Seymour High School	Public	7-12	420 W Brainard St	Payson	62360	Adams County	Payson CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 656-3355	229	17	13.1	48.5%	211 (92.1%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (6.6%)	39	398^th of 697 public high schools	42.9%		55.2	272^nd of 699 public high schools	61.1%	126	53.4	14.7	27.0	20.5	9.7	24.3	16.7	17.1	17.1	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	98.3	$12,764	$429	$12,335
PACE Alternative School	Public	6-12	201 E Higbee St	Pittsfield	62363	Pike County	Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 285-2248	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Pittsfield High School	Public	9-12	201 E Higbee St	Pittsfield	62363	Pike County	Pikeland CUSD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 285-6888	352	29	12.1	47.4%	336 (95.5%)	2 (0.6%)	9 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	38.9	400^th of 697 public high schools	42.6%		48.5	355^th of 699 public high schools	49.2%	45	50.0							9.0	24.7	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.7	$14,548	$2,338	$12,210
Griggsville-Perry High School	Public	9-12	202 N Stanford St	Griggsville	62340	Pike County	Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 833-2352	107	10	10.3	43.0%	103 (96.3%)	3 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	14.8	600^th of 697 public high schools	13.9%		50.9	319^th of 699 public high schools	54.4%	281								4.3	4.3	100.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$18,510	$3,171	$15,339

Frequently Asked Questions about Western High School

Is Western High School a good school?

Western High School ranks 513^th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What schools feed into Western High School?

Western High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Western Barry Elementary
Middle : Western Junior High School

What is the racial makeup of Western High School?

Students at Western High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Western High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 135 students attended Western High School.

What district is Western High School in?

Western CUSD 12

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