Summary:
The Western CUSD 12 district in Illinois is home to a single high school, Western High School, which serves grades 9-12. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending compared to the state average, its academic performance has been declining in recent years, with lower graduation rates and proficiency levels in core subjects like mathematics and English language arts.
Western High School faces some socioeconomic challenges, with a high percentage of students (59.29%) coming from low-income families eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's academic struggles, as research has shown that socioeconomic status can significantly impact student achievement. However, the school does show a strength in science education, outperforming the state average on the Illinois Science Assessment.
Overall, the data suggests that Western CUSD 12 and its sole high school, Western High School, face challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance, particularly in core subjects like mathematics and English language arts. The district may need to explore strategies to better support students from low-income backgrounds and build on the school's strengths in science education to improve overall student outcomes.
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