Summary:
The city of Herscher, Illinois is home to two schools - Herscher High School and Herscher Intermediate School, both part of the Herscher CUSD 2 district. Based on the available data, Herscher High School stands out as a strong performer, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Illinois high schools and maintaining high graduation rates and academic outcomes. In contrast, Herscher Intermediate School appears to be more average in its performance, with mixed results on state assessments compared to Illinois benchmarks.
Herscher High School boasts an impressive 97.3% 4-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state average, and a low 0.4% dropout rate. The school's students also outperform state averages on SAT Math, SAT ELA, and ISA Science assessments. Herscher High School has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past 3 years, indicating its strong overall performance. Meanwhile, Herscher Intermediate School holds a 3-star rating and has seen more average results on IAR English Language Arts and Math assessments compared to Illinois benchmarks.
While Herscher High School stands out as a top performer, the district as a whole (Herscher CUSD 2) is ranked 290 out of 813 districts in Illinois and rated 3 stars by SchoolDigger, suggesting there may be room for improvement across the district. The free/reduced lunch rates at both schools indicate a moderate level of economic disadvantage among the student populations, and the spending per student is higher at the high school level. Overall, the data highlights Herscher High School as a strong school, while also identifying potential areas for improvement at the intermediate school and district level.
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