Summary:
Urbana School District 116 in Illinois has only one high school, Urbana High School, which serves grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 1,220 students. While the school has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the state average, its academic performance is significantly below state benchmarks, with only 16.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in SAT Math and 22.6% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively.
Urbana High School also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 53.5% and a 4-year graduation rate of 83.3%, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school serves a population with a high level of economic disadvantage, with 62.87% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Despite the school's academic and attendance challenges, the data suggests that the issue may not be a lack of resources, but rather how those resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach that focuses on improving instructional quality, addressing the root causes of absenteeism, and providing targeted support and resources to students and families.
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