Iroquois County CUSD 9

The Iroquois County CUSD 9 district in Illinois serves 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools show a mix of academic performance, with some standout schools like Watseka Community High School and Watseka Junior High School earning high rankings, while the district as a whole struggles with mathematics proficiency.

Watseka Community High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 152 out of 697 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 85.0% and a low dropout rate of 3.9%, and it outperforms the district and state averages in SAT English Language Arts proficiency. Similarly, Watseka Junior High School is ranked 354 out of 1,363 Illinois middle schools, earning a 4-star rating, and it outperforms the district and state averages in IAR English Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels.

However, the district as a whole faces challenges, including higher chronic absenteeism rates and a higher percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch compared to the state average. While the district spends more per student than the state average, the uneven academic performance across subject areas and grade levels suggests that the district may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and instructional strategies to better address the needs of all students.