Summary:
The Bluford Unit School District 318 in Illinois has only one high school, Webber High School, which serves grades 9-12. The district as a whole is ranked 697 out of 813 school districts in Illinois and is rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Webber High School has seen a concerning decline in its performance over the past few years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 253 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 602 out of 697 in 2023-2024. The school's academic struggles are evident, with only 4.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and SAT English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5%, significantly higher than the state average.
Despite the school's challenges, it does have a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.7 to 1 and higher per-student spending than the state average. However, these factors have not translated into improved academic outcomes for the students, who come from a high percentage of economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Addressing the root causes of Webber High School's underperformance will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach to improve student engagement, attendance, and academic achievement.
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