High Schools in McLean County Unified School District 5

The McLean County Unified School District 5 in Illinois is home to three high schools: Normal Community High School, Normal Community West High School, and YBMC Charter School. The data analysis reveals a stark contrast in the performance and outcomes of these high schools.

Normal Community High School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the top 115 high schools in Illinois and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a high 92.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.6% dropout rate, outperforming both the district and state averages. In contrast, YBMC Charter School is the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom 100 high schools in Illinois and earning only a 1-star rating. The school has a concerning 21.1% four-year graduation rate and a high 38.8% dropout rate, significantly worse than the other two high schools.

The data also highlights significant differences in academic performance, with Normal Community High School outperforming the district and state averages in SAT/ELA and ISA/Science proficiency rates, while Normal Community West High School lags behind in SAT/Math and SAT/ELA proficiency. YBMC Charter School has extremely low proficiency rates, with only 4.8% of students proficient in SAT/Math and SAT/ELA. These performance differences highlight the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying challenges faced by the struggling school.