High Schools in Fenton CHSD 100

Fenton CHSD 100 is a school district in Illinois that serves one high school, Fenton High School. The school serves grades 9-12 and has a student population of 1,448. While Fenton High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, from 296th out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 369th out of 697 in 2023-2024, it maintains a 2-star rating on SchoolDigger.

Academically, Fenton High School faces some challenges. The school's four-year graduation rate of 88.9% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 2.5% is on the higher end. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests is below state averages, with only 18.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Math and 19.6% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. However, the school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is better, with 57.7% of students proficient or better, exceeding the state average of 53.2%.

One significant concern for Fenton CHSD 100 is the high chronic absenteeism rate at Fenton High School, which stands at 46.6%, significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a relatively low-income student population, with 56.56% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the higher-than-average spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio, the school's academic outcomes suggest that more targeted strategies may be needed to address the challenges facing the school and its students.