Flanagan-Cornell High School

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Flanagan-Cornell High School ranks 436 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Flanagan-Cornell High School is a public high school located in Flanagan, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 111 students. The school is part of the Flanagan-Cornell District 74, which is ranked 684 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Flanagan-Cornell High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 11.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. Similarly, only 19.2% were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.1%. However, the school's performance in science assessments is slightly better, with 57.7% of students proficient or better in the ISA Science test, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school has also had a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.1% to 93.8% over the past few years, but its dropout rate has been higher than the state average, ranging from 1.3% to 4.3% in recent years. Additionally, Flanagan-Cornell High School has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.8% to 29.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Roanoke-Benson High School and Lexington High School, Flanagan-Cornell High School generally underperforms in academic metrics. The school's performance has also been somewhat inconsistent over the years, with its statewide ranking and star rating fluctuating between 1 and 3 stars. Despite a significant increase in spending per student, from $13,462 in the 2019-2020 school year to $21,660 in the 2022-2023 school year, the school's academic outcomes have not shown significant improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740-7503

(815) 796-2291

District: Flanagan-Cornell District 74

SchoolDigger Rank:
436^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,806

Feeder schools for Flanagan-Cornell High School:

Elementary:

Flanagan Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 8.0

Number of students: 109

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Asian:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Flanagan-Cornell High School ranks worse than 62.6% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.89. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Flanagan-Cornell 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 (92.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flanagan-Cornell High School is 8. (See more...)

Compare Flanagan-Cornell High School employs 13.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flanagan-Cornell High School is $18,806.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flanagan-Cornell High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flanagan-Cornell High School 436^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Flanagan-Cornell High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Flanagan-Cornell District 74:

SchoolDigger ranks Flanagan-Cornell District 74 684^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Flanagan-Cornell High School

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Rank History for all students at Flanagan-Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2010	64.70	243^rd	643	62.2%
2011	51.20	362^nd	655	44.7%
2012	62.66	259^th	665	61.1%
2013	51.48	366^th	670	45.4%
2014	48.87	379^th	670	43.4%
2015	37.31	366^th	614	40.4%
2016	53.76	245^th	643	61.9%
2017	25.06	500^th	642	22.1%
2018	49.09	324^th	647	49.9%
2019	50.64	328^th	701	53.2%
2021	21.73	539^th	688	21.7%
2022	27.41	514^th	699	26.5%
2023	16.98	583^rd	699	16.6%
2024	34.89	436^th	697	37.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flanagan-Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	35.29	403^rd	585	31.1%
2019	24.04	507^th	639	20.7%
2021	42.82	308^th	611	49.6%
2024	19.91	529^th	639	17.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Flanagan-Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	50.15	304^th	620	51.0%
2019	26.37	495^th	665	25.6%
2021	13.87	557^th	639	12.8%
2022	38.05	410^th	658	37.7%
2024	44.92	330^th	664	50.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Flanagan-Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	45.09	346^th	619	44.1%
2019	42.35	384^th	675	43.1%
2021	29.34	453^rd	653	30.6%
2022	18.62	552^nd	664	16.9%
2023	22.97	525^th	668	21.4%
2024	28.78	454^th	668	32.0%

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Rank History for White students at Flanagan-Cornell High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.26	357^th	548	34.9%
2019	15.34	505^th	552	8.5%
2021	11.02	528^th	553	4.5%
2022	14.24	522^nd	560	6.8%
2023	7.08	544^th	557	2.3%
2024	23.32	430^th	554	22.4%

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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 Flanagan-Cornell High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	152	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	156
2010	126	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2011	122	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	124
2012	111	0	0	4	0	0	1	0	116
2013	124	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	127
2014	135	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	138
2015	134	1	0	1	0	0	2	0	138
2016	135	1	0	1	0	0	4	0	141
2017	139	1	0	5	0	0	4	0	149
2018	140	0	1	5	0	0	5	0	151
2019	132	3	2	6	0	0	4	0	147
2020	123	3	2	7	0	0	3	0	138
2021	118	3	4	6	1	0	1	0	133
2022	107	2	3	7	0	0	1	0	120
2023	101	2	3	5	0	0	0	0	111
2024	101	0	2	4	0	0	2	0	109

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 Flanagan-Cornell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	156	14.0	11.1	25.2
2010	129	14.0	9.2	27.1
2011	124	13.0	9.5	27.4
2012	116	13.0	8.9	31.9
2013	127	13.3	9.5	31.5
2014	138	11.0	12.5	30.4
2015	138	13.0	10.6	37.7
2016	141	13.0	10.8	33.3
2017	149	13.5	11.0	41.6
2018	151	13.7	10.9	41.7
2019	147	12.5	11.7	42.2
2020	138	12.7	10.8	45.7
2021	133	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	120	15.4	7.7	35.8
2023	111	15.5	7.1	43.2
2024	109	13.5	8.0	40.4

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 Flanagan-Cornell High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	156	14.0	11.1	25.2
2010	129	14.0	9.2	27.1
2011	124	13.0	9.5	27.4
2012	116	13.0	8.9	31.9
2013	127	13.3	9.5	31.5
2014	138	11.0	12.5	30.4
2015	138	13.0	10.6	37.7
2016	141	13.0	10.8	33.3
2017	149	13.5	11.0	41.6
2018	151	13.7	10.9	41.7
2019	147	12.5	11.7	42.2
2020	138	12.7	10.8	45.7
2021	133	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	120	15.4	7.7	35.8
2023	111	15.5	7.1	43.2
2024	109	13.5	8.0	40.4

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%	96.4%	100.0%
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.9%		19.0%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.3%	99.3%	18.1%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	24.7%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	51.0%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.7%	100.0%	88.6%
2022	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	98.3%	100.0%	91.7%
2023	97.3%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	98.2%	94.6%	98.2%	90.1%
2024	96.3%	95.4%	95.4%	95.4%	96.3%	95.4%	96.3%	88.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Flanagan-Cornell High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$344 (2.5%)	$13,329 (97.5%)	$13,673
2020	$272 (2.0%)	$13,190 (98.0%)	$13,462
2021	$688 (4.6%)	$14,367 (95.4%)	$15,055
2022	$688 (4.6%)	$14,367 (95.4%)	$15,055
2023	$82 (0.4%)	$21,577 (99.6%)	$21,660
2024	$27 (0.1%)	$18,779 (99.9%)	$18,806

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Flanagan-Cornell High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 328^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 583^rd of 699 High schools	36.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Flanagan-Cornell High School)	6.2	4.5	1.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Flanagan-Cornell District 74)	6.2	4.5	1.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Flanagan-Cornell High School)	31	9.1	21.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Flanagan-Cornell District 74)	31	9.1	21.9%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Flanagan-Cornell High School)	50	22.7	27.3%
End of Course Science (Flanagan-Cornell District 74)	50	22.7	27.3%
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	147	111	24.5%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	132	101	23.5%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	43.2%	1.1%

Schools Near Flanagan-Cornell High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (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	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
Flanagan-Cornell High School	Public	9-12	202 E Falcon Hwy	Flanagan	61740	Livingston County	Flanagan-Cornell District 74	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 796-2291	109	14	8.0	40.4%	101 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.7%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	34.9	436^th of 697 public high schools	37.4%		17	583^rd of 699 public high schools	16.6%	147	57.7	11.5	19.2	96.3	95.4	95.4	95.4	96.3	95.4	96.3	88.9	$18,806	$27	$18,779
Fieldcrest High School	Public	9-12	1 Dornbush Dr	Minonk	61760	Woodford County	Fieldcrest CUSD 6	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 432-2529	284	28	10.0	54.6%	245 (86.3%)	6 (2.1%)	25 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	5 (1.8%)	37.1	422^nd of 697 public high schools	39.5%		54.6	278^th of 699 public high schools	60.2%	144	58.7	15.7	16.9	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	98.6	99.7	99.3	$18,585	$1,440	$17,145
El Paso-Gridley High School	Public	9-12	600 N Elm St	El Paso	61738	Woodford County	El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(309) 527-4415	355	29	12.0	38.3%	316 (89.0%)	9 (2.5%)	16 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.9%)	90.5	65^th of 697 public high schools	90.7%		65.6	198^th of 699 public high schools	71.7%	133	69.2	39.1	47.8	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.9	98.3	98.3	94.7	$12,374	$209	$12,165
Pontiac High School	Public	9-12	1100 E Indiana Ave	Pontiac	61764	Livingston County	Pontiac Township HSD 90	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 844-6113	678	46	14.5	52.4%	511 (75.4%)	23 (3.4%)	98 (14.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.5%)	53.6	277^th of 697 public high schools	60.3%		50.1	327^th of 699 public high schools	53.2%	50	58.5	23.0	23.6	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.0	98.8	99.3	98.4	$18,367	$498	$17,869
Livingston Area Career Center	Public	11-12	1100 E Indiana Ave	Pontiac	61764	Livingston County	DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(815) 842-2557	0	10	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Woodland High School	Public	9-12	5800 E 3000 North Rd	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Woodland CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(815) 672-2900	148	14	10.7	38.5%	131 (88.5%)	3 (2.0%)	8 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	55.8	254^th of 697 public high schools	63.6%		45.9	378^th of 699 public high schools	45.9%	124	40.5	26.8	21.9	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	99.3	98.0	99.3	97.3	$25,353	$1,168	$24,186
Lexington High School	Public	9-12	100 E Wall St	Lexington	61753	McLean County	Lexington CUSD 7	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 365-2711	161	14	11.3	23.0%	150 (93.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	67.6	174^th of 697 public high schools	75.0%		83	95^th of 699 public high schools	86.4%	79	85.7	20.0	40.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,041	$263	$14,778
Streator Township High School	Public	9-12	202 W Lincoln Ave	Streator	61364	LaSalle County	Streator Township HSD 40	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(815) 672-0545	781	56	13.8	58.9%	497 (63.6%)	33 (4.2%)	179 (22.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	65 (8.3%)	33.3	447^th of 697 public high schools	35.9%		35	468^th of 699 public high schools	33.0%	21	59.8	8.4	20.6	99.2	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.6	99.2	99.6	97.9	$18,273	$1,895	$16,378
Roanoke-Benson High School	Public	9-12	208 W High St	Roanoke	61561	Woodford County	Roanoke Benson CUSD 60	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(309) 923-8401	143	16	8.8	17.5%	130 (90.9%)	5 (3.5%)	5 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	77.9	124^th of 697 public high schools	82.2%		59.7	247^th of 699 public high schools	64.7%	123	62.2	27.0	43.2	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.9	97.2	$17,366	$907	$16,458

Frequently Asked Questions about Flanagan-Cornell High School

How many students attend Flanagan-Cornell High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 109 students attended Flanagan-Cornell High School.

What district is Flanagan-Cornell High School in?

Flanagan-Cornell District 74

What schools feed into Flanagan-Cornell High School?

Flanagan-Cornell High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Flanagan Elementary School

Is Flanagan-Cornell High School a good school?

Flanagan-Cornell High School ranks 436^th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Flanagan-Cornell High School?

Students at Flanagan-Cornell High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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