Hall HSD 502

Hall HSD 502 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Hall High School, a public high school for grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 403 students. According to the data, Hall High School has faced some academic and socioeconomic challenges, with a declining statewide ranking and lower-than-average proficiency rates in core subjects like math and English language arts.

The school's 4-year graduation rate of 84.1% is slightly below the state average, and its dropout rate of 5.6% is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 33%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, only 15.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. However, the school performed better in the ISA Science assessment, with 63.5% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 53.2%.

The data also reveals that Hall HSD 502 serves a population with significant economic challenges, as 56.58% of students at Hall High School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's per-student spending is higher than the state average, and its student-teacher ratio of 11.5 is lower than the state average, suggesting that the school may be providing additional resources and support to its students. Overall, the analysis highlights the need for targeted interventions and support to address the academic and socioeconomic challenges faced by Hall High School and its students.