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Carrollton High School

Summary:

Carrollton High School is a public high school serving 181 students in grades 9-12 in Carrollton, Illinois, which is part of the Carrollton CUSD 1 district. The school has seen a concerning decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the years, dropping from a high of 12th out of 614 Illinois high schools in 2014-2015 to 470th out of 697 in 2023-2024, with its SchoolDigger rating decreasing from 5 stars to 2 stars.

Carrollton High School's performance across different student subgroups is also troubling, with the school ranking in the bottom half of Illinois high schools for female students, male students, and white students. The school's ranking for low socioeconomic status students is particularly low, ranking 609th out of 639 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 and receiving a 0-star rating. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science are significantly below state averages, and its four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 93.6% in 2023-2024 to a low of 79.2% in 2020-2021.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Southwestern High School, Calhoun High School, and Jersey Community High School, Carrollton High School generally performs worse in terms of statewide ranking, academic achievement, and other key metrics. This suggests that the school and the Carrollton CUSD 1 district should prioritize developing and implementing a comprehensive improvement plan to address these issues and provide a high-quality education for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 950 3rd St
       Carrollton, IL  62016-1506

(217) 942-6913

District: Carrollton CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
470th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,734 Help


Feeder schools for Carrollton High School:

Elementary:    Carrollton Grade School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  186

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carrollton High School ranks worse than 67.4% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.19. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carrollton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carrollton High School is 10.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carrollton High School is $13,734.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carrollton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton High School 470th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Carrollton High School in the ranking list.)

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Carrollton CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Carrollton CUSD 1 710th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carrollton High School

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Rank History for all students at Carrollton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 27.30 472nd 586 19.5%
2004 68.58 190th 592 67.9%
2005 46.75 366th 590 38.0%
2006 52.83 328th 596 45.0%
2007 23.85 500th 612 18.3%
2008 43.61 414th 624 33.7%
2009 32.80 472nd 632 25.3%
2010 62.34 263rd 643 59.1%
2011 73.82 175th 655 73.3%
2012 78.02 130th 665 80.5%
2013 53.65 350th 670 47.8%
2014 81.51 120th 670 82.1%
2015 97.96 12th 614 98.0%
2016 82.21 45th 643 93.0%
2017 63.06 206th 642 67.9%
2018 62.41 222nd 647 65.7%
2019 53.70 297th 701 57.6%
2021 43.16 357th 688 48.1%
2022 41.18 412th 699 41.1%
2023 36.15 461st 699 34.0%
2024 30.19 470th 697 32.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carrollton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.08 322nd 585 45.0%
2019 56.93 225th 639 64.8%
2021 38.62 362nd 611 40.8%
2023 24.42 509th 644 21.0%
2024 12.16 609th 639 4.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Carrollton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.54 270th 620 56.5%
2019 60.44 238th 665 64.2%
2021 32.60 408th 639 36.2%
2022 36.86 419th 658 36.3%
2023 34.99 429th 656 34.6%
2024 36.02 412th 664 38.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Carrollton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.39 129th 619 79.2%
2019 44.22 365th 675 45.9%
2021 51.71 278th 653 57.4%
2022 43.12 369th 664 44.4%
2023 36.57 431st 668 35.5%
2024 24.81 482nd 668 27.8%
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Rank History for White students at Carrollton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.14 246th 548 55.1%
2019 36.02 339th 552 38.6%
2021 26.14 404th 553 26.9%
2022 25.52 442nd 560 21.1%
2023 21.13 479th 557 14.0%
2024 18.75 468th 554 15.5%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Carrollton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 277 n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 278
1990 262 1 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 264
1991 253 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1992 275 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 275
1993 273 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1994 284 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 284
1995 279 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1996 279 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1997 280 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1998 303 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 306
1999 309 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2000 306 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 307
2001 316 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 315 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2003 315 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2004 314 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 309 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2006 280 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 283 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 288
2008 225 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 1 234
2009 222 0 0 7 2 n/a n/a 0 231
2010 214 0 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 219
2011 206 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 211
2012 226 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 228
2013 212 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 215
2014 213 0 0 1 1 0 3 0 218
2015 217 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 225
2016 208 2 0 3 1 0 4 0 218
2017 202 2 0 3 1 1 3 0 212
2018 201 1 1 3 1 0 1 0 208
2019 193 0 1 3 1 0 3 0 201
2020 189 0 0 4 0 0 3 0 196
2021 198 0 0 5 0 0 4 0 207
2022 188 0 0 5 0 0 5 0 198
2023 170 1 0 5 1 0 4 0 181
2024 175 0 0 7 1 0 3 0 186

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 Carrollton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 16.3 17.0 n/a
1990 264 16.8 15.7 n/a
1991 254 18.7 13.5 n/a
1992 275 19.3 14.2 n/a
1993 273 22.7 12.0 n/a
1994 284 21.7 13.1 n/a
1995 281 21.0 13.4 n/a
1996 281 21.0 13.4 n/a
1997 282 21.0 13.4 n/a
1998 306 19.3 15.9 n/a
1999 311 21.6 14.4 n/a
2000 307 22.9 13.4 n/a
2001 316 22.9 13.8 n/a
2002 317 23.0 13.8 10.4
2003 317 23.0 13.8 10.4
2004 315 24.0 13.1 12.7
2005 310 24.0 12.9 24.8
2006 284 21.8 13.0 21.8
2007 288 23.0 12.5 15.6
2008 234 17.0 13.8 22.3
2009 231 19.0 12.2 22.9
2010 219 15.0 14.6 23.3
2011 211 17.0 12.4 18.5
2012 228 16.0 14.2 24.6
2013 215 n/a n/a 28.8
2014 218 17.0 12.8 33.5
2015 225 17.0 13.2 38.7
2016 218 18.0 12.1 39
2017 212 17.9 11.8 42.9
2018 208 18.6 11.1 45.2
2019 201 17.2 11.6 49.3
2020 196 17.4 11.2 50
2021 207 n/a n/a n/a
2022 198 17.2 11.4 21.2
2023 181 18.0 10.0 37.6
2024 186 18.0 10.3 44.6

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 Carrollton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 278 16.3 17.0 n/a
1990 264 16.8 15.7 n/a
1991 254 18.7 13.5 n/a
1992 275 19.3 14.2 n/a
1993 273 22.7 12.0 n/a
1994 284 21.7 13.1 n/a
1995 281 21.0 13.4 n/a
1996 281 21.0 13.4 n/a
1997 282 21.0 13.4 n/a
1998 306 19.3 15.9 n/a
1999 311 21.6 14.4 n/a
2000 307 22.9 13.4 n/a
2001 316 22.9 13.8 n/a
2002 317 23.0 13.8 10.4
2003 317 23.0 13.8 10.4
2004 315 24.0 13.1 12.7
2005 310 24.0 12.9 24.8
2006 284 21.8 13.0 21.8
2007 288 23.0 12.5 15.6
2008 234 17.0 13.8 22.3
2009 231 19.0 12.2 22.9
2010 219 15.0 14.6 23.3
2011 211 17.0 12.4 18.5
2012 228 16.0 14.2 24.6
2013 215 n/a n/a 28.8
2014 218 17.0 12.8 33.5
2015 225 17.0 13.2 38.7
2016 218 18.0 12.1 39
2017 212 17.9 11.8 42.9
2018 208 18.6 11.1 45.2
2019 201 17.2 11.6 49.3
2020 196 17.4 11.2 50
2021 207 n/a n/a n/a
2022 198 17.2 11.4 21.2
2023 181 18.0 10.0 37.6
2024 186 18.0 10.3 44.6

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

Carrollton High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%100.0%99.1%100.0%
2016100.0%99.1%99.1%99.1%100.0%99.1%21.4%
2017100.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%100.0%99.5%99.5%23.4%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%24.8%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%53.1%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.2%
202299.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%94.5%
202499.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.4%99.5%97.3%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carrollton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,176 (10.7%) $9,770 (89.3%) $10,946
2020 $543 (4.9%) $10,461 (95.1%) $11,004
2021 $978 (9.1%) $9,795 (90.9%) $10,773
2022 $978 (9.1%) $9,795 (90.9%) $10,773
2023 $904 (6.9%) $12,212 (93.1%) $13,116
2024 $841 (6.1%) $12,893 (93.9%) $13,734

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carrollton High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 297th of 701 High schoolsRanks 461st of 699 High schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton High School)34.213.6
 20.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Carrollton CUSD 1)34.213.6
 20.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton High School)36.811.4
 25.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Carrollton CUSD 1)36.811.4
 25.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Carrollton High School)19.346.5
 27.2%
   End of Course Science (Carrollton CUSD 1)19.346.5
 27.2%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students201181
 10%
African American01
American Indian11
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic35
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White193170
 11.9%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.3%37.6%
 11.7%

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Carrollton High School ranks 470th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Carrollton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrollton Grade School

In the 2023-24 school year, 186 students attended Carrollton High School.

Students at Carrollton High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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