Summary:
The Joliet Township High School District 204 in Illinois serves two high schools: Joliet West High School and Joliet Central High School. While both schools face challenges, the data reveals a significant performance gap, with Joliet West consistently outperforming Joliet Central across key metrics.
Joliet West High School stands out with a higher 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, a better 4-year graduation rate of 83.3%, and lower dropout rate of 3.3%. The school also outperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores for SAT Math, SAT ELA, and ISA Science. In contrast, Joliet Central High School has a lower 1-star rating, a 4-year graduation rate of 75.2%, and a higher dropout rate of 5.6%. The school also underperforms the district and state in standardized test scores.
The data suggests that socioeconomic factors may play a role, as Joliet Central High School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 74.77%, compared to Joliet West High School's 55.69%. Additionally, Joliet Township High School District 204 as a whole is ranked 643 out of 813 districts in Illinois, indicating systemic challenges that need to be addressed to improve educational outcomes for all students in the area.
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