DuPage HSD 88

The DuPage HSD 88 district in Illinois serves two high schools: Willowbrook High School and Addison Trail High School. Based on the data analysis, Willowbrook High School emerges as the standout performer in the district, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and outperforming the district and state averages on key metrics such as standardized test scores and graduation rates.

Willowbrook High School boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and higher proficiency rates in subjects like science compared to its counterpart, Addison Trail High School. Willowbrook also has a slightly higher 4-year graduation rate and lower dropout rate than Addison Trail. However, both schools have similar per-student spending levels and student-teacher ratios, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the performance gap between the two schools.

The data also reveals that Addison Trail High School serves a significantly higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 60.98% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to 36.19% at Willowbrook. This disparity in student demographics could be a factor in the differences in academic outcomes between the two schools. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for the district to address the performance gap and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students within the DuPage HSD 88 district.