Summary:
The city of Highland, Illinois is home to 5 schools serving students from elementary through high school, operated by Highland CUSD 5. Among these schools, Grantfork Upper Elementary School stands out as an exceptional performer, ranking among the top 5% of Illinois elementary schools and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's exceptional test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and relatively low free/reduced lunch rate suggest it is providing a high-quality education to its students.
Highland High School has also maintained a strong performance, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's high graduation rate, low dropout rate, and solid test scores indicate it is effectively preparing its students for success. In contrast, the three elementary schools in the district show more variation in their performance, with the other two schools (Highland Primary School and Highland Elementary School) performing more in line with the state averages.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role in student outcomes, as the schools with lower free/reduced lunch rates, such as Grantfork Upper Elementary School and Highland High School, tend to have stronger academic performance. This highlights the potential need for the district to consider strategies to address any disparities in resources or support for schools with higher proportions of economically disadvantaged students.
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