Chsd 218

The Chsd 218 school district in Illinois encompasses three high schools: A.B. Shepard High School, D.D. Eisenhower High School, and H.L. Richards High School. The analysis of the district's data reveals a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with some standout institutions and notable differences in key metrics.

H.L. Richards High School emerges as the top performer, ranking 314 out of 697 Illinois high schools and maintaining a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. It boasts the highest proficiency rates in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, as well as the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among the three schools. In contrast, D.D. Eisenhower High School lags behind, with the lowest four-year graduation rate, highest dropout rate, and lowest test scores in both SAT subjects.

Socioeconomic factors appear to play a role, as the schools with higher percentages of free and reduced lunch recipients generally perform worse across various metrics. However, the school with the highest spending per student, H.L. Richards High School, did not necessarily have the best overall performance, suggesting that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution to improving school outcomes. The data also highlights the need for a more comprehensive approach to addressing the underlying challenges faced by the district.