Summary:
Putnam County CUSD 535 district in Illinois has only one high school, Putnam County High School. The school's performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 194th out of 697 Illinois high schools in 2023-2024 to 381st out of 699 in 2022-2023. While the school's four-year graduation rate is slightly above the state average, its dropout rate and chronic absenteeism rate are higher than the state averages.
Academically, Putnam County High School's proficiency rates in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science have generally been lower than the state averages. The school's proficiency rates in these areas have declined from the 2022-2023 school year to the 2023-2024 school year. The school has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, which may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
Despite the district's investment in the school, with higher-than-average per-student spending and a lower-than-average student-teacher ratio, the academic performance at Putnam County High School does not seem to be reflecting the level of resources allocated. Further analysis and targeted interventions may be needed to address the school's performance issues and improve outcomes for its students.
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