Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81

Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81 is a single-school district in Illinois, serving high school students in the Anna Jonesboro area. Anna-Jonesboro High School is the only school in the district, and it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 326 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 498 out of 697 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state average, with only 8.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%, and 14.6% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.1%.

Anna-Jonesboro High School also has a lower four-year graduation rate of 82.3% and a higher dropout rate of 3.6% compared to the state averages. The school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at 50.3%. Despite the higher per-student spending of $14,431, which is above the state average, the school's performance metrics are still lagging behind, suggesting a need for a closer examination of how funds are being utilized to support student learning.

Addressing the challenges faced by Anna-Jonesboro High School will require a comprehensive approach that considers the school's resource allocation, teaching quality, student engagement, and support for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Improving the school's academic performance, graduation rates, and addressing chronic absenteeism will be crucial for ensuring the success of students in the Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81 district.