Summary:
The Waverly CUSD 6 school district in Illinois is home to a single high school, Waverly Junior/Senior High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, it continues to face challenges in academic performance, student engagement, and resource allocation.
Waverly Junior/Senior High School's four-year graduation rate stands at 87.0%, which is slightly below the state average. However, the school's dropout rate of 1.9% is relatively low. Chronic absenteeism, at 33.3%, is an area of concern, as it can negatively impact student learning and achievement. Standardized test scores at the school are significantly lower than the state averages across multiple subject areas and grade levels, indicating that students are struggling academically compared to their peers across Illinois.
With over 53% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Waverly Junior/Senior High School serves a high-poverty student population. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student ($16,976) and moderate student-teacher ratio (22.4), the academic outcomes do not reflect this investment. The school's declining statewide ranking, from 79th out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 to 508th out of 697 in 2023-2024, suggests that targeted interventions and resource allocation may be necessary to improve student performance and engagement at the school.
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