Is Crab Orchard High School a good school?

Crab Orchard High School ranks 482 nd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Crab Orchard High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 141 students attended Crab Orchard High School.

What is the racial makeup of Crab Orchard High School?

Students at Crab Orchard High School are 96% White, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Crab Orchard High School?

Crab Orchard High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Crab Orchard Elementary School

Crab Orchard High School

Summary:

Crab Orchard High School is a public high school located in Marion, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 149 students. The school is part of the Crab Orchard CUSD 3 district, which is ranked 470 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Crab Orchard High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, with only 2.6% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 21% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 88.9% in 2019-2020 to a low of 70.6% in the most recent 2023-2024 school year, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Crab Orchard High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching as high as 37.9% in the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Herrin High School, which is located just 13.12 miles away, Crab Orchard High School is underperforming in several key areas. Herrin High School has significantly higher academic performance, with 24.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 37.8% in SAT English Language Arts, as well as a higher four-year graduation rate of 90% and a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 29.1%. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds at Crab Orchard High School may be contributing factors to the school's academic challenges, and addressing these underlying issues could be crucial in improving the school's performance and student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959-7355

(618) 982-2181

District: Crab Orchard CUSD 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
482^nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,077

Feeder schools for Crab Orchard High School:

Elementary:

Crab Orchard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 141

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.5%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Crab Orchard High School ranks worse than 69.2% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.77. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Crab Orchard 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 (96.5%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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

Compare Crab Orchard High School employs 14 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Crab Orchard High School is $13,077.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Crab Orchard High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Crab Orchard High School 482^nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Crab Orchard High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Crab Orchard CUSD 3:

SchoolDigger ranks Crab Orchard CUSD 3 470^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Crab Orchard High School

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Rank History for all students at Crab Orchard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	35.59	447^th	586	23.7%
2004	33.50	452^nd	592	23.6%
2005	65.34	209^th	590	64.6%
2006	22.17	493^rd	596	17.3%
2007	28.28	483^rd	612	21.1%
2008	60.89	275^th	624	55.9%
2009	12.74	550^th	632	13.0%
2010	23.59	515^th	643	19.9%
2011	41.36	433^rd	655	33.9%
2012	37.24	475^th	665	28.6%
2013	34.97	477^th	670	28.8%
2014	34.97	473^rd	670	29.4%
2015	72.86	127^th	614	79.3%
2016	47.29	312^th	643	51.5%
2017	21.56	518^th	642	19.3%
2018	24.81	505^th	647	21.9%
2019	25.96	530^th	701	24.4%
2021	48.37	312^th	688	54.7%
2022	39.66	428^th	699	38.8%
2023	26.04	523^rd	699	25.2%
2024	28.77	482^nd	697	30.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Crab Orchard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	47.05	161^st	493	67.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Crab Orchard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	23.94	509^th	639	20.3%
2021	58.62	187^th	611	69.4%
2022	47.92	302^nd	626	51.8%
2023	18.66	546^th	644	15.2%
2024	23.21	499^th	639	21.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Crab Orchard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	14.52	546^th	620	11.9%
2019	22.47	516^th	665	22.4%
2021	25.05	470^th	639	26.4%
2022	29.76	472^nd	658	28.3%
2023	33.71	434^th	656	33.8%
2024	40.44	368^th	664	44.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Crab Orchard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	38.47	392^nd	619	36.7%
2019	31.31	473^rd	675	29.9%
2021	65.71	182^nd	653	72.1%
2022	43.97	364^th	664	45.2%
2023	18.18	558^th	668	16.5%
2024	22.85	502^nd	668	24.9%

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Rank History for White students at Crab Orchard High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	12.00	512^th	548	6.6%
2019	12.35	522^nd	552	5.4%
2021	33.27	347^th	553	37.3%
2022	25.46	443^rd	560	20.9%
2023	9.71	535^th	557	3.9%
2024	15.74	496^th	554	10.5%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Crab Orchard High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	126	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	126
1990	115	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	115
1991	105	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
1992	111	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
1993	103	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	103
1994	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1995	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1996	108	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
1997	121	0	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
1998	131	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	131
1999	127	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	128
2000	139	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	140
2001	128	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	130
2002	106	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2003	106	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	107
2004	120	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2005	122	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2006	125	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	125
2007	142	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2008	149	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
2009	153	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2010	144	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	145
2011	148	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	149
2012	135	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	135
2013	140	1	0	1	0	0	1	0	143
2014	148	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	149
2015	145	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	146
2016	136	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	137
2017	133	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	133
2018	144	0	0	1	0	0	1	0	146
2019	134	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	134
2020	158	0	0	0	1	0	2	0	161
2021	152	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	156
2022	150	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	155
2023	145	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	149
2024	136	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	141

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 Crab Orchard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	126	8.5	14.8	n/a
1990	115	8.5	13.5	n/a
1991	105	8.5	12.3	n/a
1992	111	8.4	13.2	n/a
1993	103	7.4	13.9	n/a
1994	108	8.3	13.0	n/a
1995	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
1996	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
1997	124	9.7	12.8	n/a
1998	131	10.1	13.0	n/a
1999	128	10.1	12.7	n/a
2000	140	10.1	13.9	n/a
2001	130	11.0	11.8	n/a
2002	107	11.0	9.7	19.6
2003	107	11.0	9.7	19.6
2004	120	10.0	12.0	23.3
2005	122	10.5	11.6	27
2006	125	11.0	11.4	16.8
2007	143	15.0	9.5	25.9
2008	149	10.0	14.9	32.9
2009	153	10.5	14.6	29.4
2010	145	9.1	15.8	31.9
2011	149	8.1	18.3	31.5
2012	135	8.1	16.6	43.7
2013	143	10.2	13.9	46.2
2014	149	10.2	14.5	45
2015	146	12.0	12.1	42.5
2016	137	11.0	12.4	44.5
2017	133	11.2	11.8	46.6
2018	146	10.2	14.2	43.8
2019	134	10.2	13.0	43.3
2020	161	10.1	15.8	47.8
2021	156	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	155	8.4	18.4	44.5
2023	149	9.9	15.0	39.6
2024	141	14.0	10.0	34.8

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 Crab Orchard High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	126	8.5	14.8	n/a
1990	115	8.5	13.5	n/a
1991	105	8.5	12.3	n/a
1992	111	8.4	13.2	n/a
1993	103	7.4	13.9	n/a
1994	108	8.3	13.0	n/a
1995	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
1996	108	10.0	10.8	n/a
1997	124	9.7	12.8	n/a
1998	131	10.1	13.0	n/a
1999	128	10.1	12.7	n/a
2000	140	10.1	13.9	n/a
2001	130	11.0	11.8	n/a
2002	107	11.0	9.7	19.6
2003	107	11.0	9.7	19.6
2004	120	10.0	12.0	23.3
2005	122	10.5	11.6	27
2006	125	11.0	11.4	16.8
2007	143	15.0	9.5	25.9
2008	149	10.0	14.9	32.9
2009	153	10.5	14.6	29.4
2010	145	9.1	15.8	31.9
2011	149	8.1	18.3	31.5
2012	135	8.1	16.6	43.7
2013	143	10.2	13.9	46.2
2014	149	10.2	14.5	45
2015	146	12.0	12.1	42.5
2016	137	11.0	12.4	44.5
2017	133	11.2	11.8	46.6
2018	146	10.2	14.2	43.8
2019	134	10.2	13.0	43.3
2020	161	10.1	15.8	47.8
2021	156	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	155	8.4	18.4	44.5
2023	149	9.9	15.0	39.6
2024	141	14.0	10.0	34.8

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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