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A-C Central High School

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A-C Central High School is a public high school located in Ashland, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 112 students. The school is part of the A-C Central CUSD 262 district, which is ranked 677 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A-C Central High School has faced significant challenges in recent years. The school has seen a dramatic decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 146th out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 with a 4-star rating to 444th out of 697 high schools with a 2-star rating in 2023-2024. This decline is accompanied by consistently low test scores, with only 11.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 18.5% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.6% in 2019-2020 to 33.3% in 2023-2024, well above the state average of 21.4%.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Franklin Junior/Senior High School, Triopia Junior-Senior High School, and Jacksonville High School, A-C Central High School generally underperforms in key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. This may be partly attributed to the school's relatively high percentage of low socioeconomic status students, with 33.04% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the state average. The challenges faced by A-C Central High School are further compounded by the overall struggles of the A-C Central CUSD 262 district, which is ranked 677 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 501 W Buchanan St
       Ashland, IL  62612

(217) 476-3312

District: A-C Central CUSD 262

SchoolDigger Rank:
444th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,021 Help


Feeder schools for A-C Central High School:

Elementary:    A-C Central Elementary School
Middle:    A-C Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  7.6 Help
Number of students:  112

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.5%
Hispanic:
2.7%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33% Help


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Compare Details A-C Central High School ranks worse than 63.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.66. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of A-C Central High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A-C Central High School is $18,021.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

A-C Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks A-C Central High School 444th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See A-C Central High School in the ranking list.)

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A-C Central CUSD 262:

SchoolDigger ranks A-C Central CUSD 262 677th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A-C Central High School

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Rank History for all students at A-C Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.45 302nd 586 48.5%
2004 74.31 131st 592 77.9%
2005 73.28 150th 590 74.6%
2006 75.65 130th 596 78.2%
2007 30.95 473rd 612 22.7%
2008 55.54 321st 624 48.6%
2009 65.39 232nd 632 63.3%
2010 87.65 53rd 643 91.8%
2011 80.05 109th 655 83.4%
2012 48.77 388th 665 41.7%
2013 71.67 187th 670 72.1%
2014 57.45 307th 670 54.2%
2015 15.22 554th 614 9.8%
2016 29.10 472nd 643 26.6%
2017 19.17 533rd 642 17.0%
2018 33.68 447th 647 30.9%
2019 42.51 406th 701 42.1%
2021 28.15 486th 688 29.4%
2022 74.22 146th 699 79.1%
2023 48.99 346th 699 50.5%
2024 33.66 444th 697 36.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A-C Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.09 234th 585 60.0%
2019 43.77 346th 639 45.9%
2021 41.81 318th 611 48.0%
2022 85.62 48th 626 92.3%
2024 54.84 236th 639 63.1%
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Rank History for Female students at A-C Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.28 366th 620 41.0%
2019 48.70 341st 665 48.7%
2021 31.29 415th 639 35.1%
2022 84.28 84th 658 87.2%
2024 21.47 507th 664 23.6%
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Rank History for Male students at A-C Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.52 483rd 619 22.0%
2019 36.47 436th 675 35.4%
2021 23.52 492nd 653 24.7%
2022 58.15 243rd 664 63.4%
2023 45.53 351st 668 47.5%
2024 45.00 328th 668 50.9%
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Rank History for White students at A-C Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.58 478th 548 12.8%
2019 27.55 409th 552 25.9%
2021 15.54 495th 553 10.5%
2022 58.51 194th 560 65.4%
2023 28.84 412th 557 26.0%
2024 20.91 447th 554 19.3%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for A-C Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 146 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 147
1991 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1993 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1995 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1996 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1997 160 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1998 169 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 170
1999 171 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
2000 169 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2001 165 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2002 174 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2003 174 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2004 146 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2005 147 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2006 147 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2007 154 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2008 145 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2009 141 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2010 126 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2011 157 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 161
2012 130 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 131
2013 124 3 0 1 0 0 1 0 129
2014 119 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 125
2015 116 6 0 5 1 0 0 0 128
2016 119 5 0 4 1 0 0 0 129
2017 127 4 0 4 0 0 2 0 137
2018 134 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 141
2019 127 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 129
2020 120 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 123
2021 125 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 127
2022 113 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 116
2023 107 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 112

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A-C Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 147 14.6 10.0 n/a
1991 168 14.6 11.5 n/a
1992 189 14.6 12.9 n/a
1993 205 13.3 15.4 n/a
1994 180 14.4 12.5 n/a
1995 160 14.0 11.4 n/a
1996 160 14.0 11.4 n/a
1997 160 15.0 10.7 n/a
1998 170 15.2 11.2 n/a
1999 171 17.0 10.1 n/a
2000 169 17.0 9.9 n/a
2001 166 16.1 10.3 n/a
2002 179 19.1 9.4 18.4
2003 179 19.1 9.4 18.4
2004 150 14.5 10.3 19.3
2005 151 15.1 10.0 21.9
2006 150 16.5 9.1 24
2007 157 21.0 7.5 28.7
2008 148 16.0 9.3 27.7
2009 145 15.5 9.4 24.8
2010 130 14.7 8.8 29.2
2011 161 14.3 11.1 25.5
2012 131 12.8 10.1 29
2013 129 20.7 6.2 31
2014 125 12.7 9.7 33.6
2015 128 12.0 10.6 42.2
2016 129 14.0 9.2 41.1
2017 137 14.2 9.6 47.4
2018 141 12.3 11.4 46.8
2019 129 12.2 10.5 41.1
2020 123 14.1 8.6 42.3
2021 127 n/a n/a n/a
2022 116 14.7 7.8 45.7
2023 112 14.6 7.6 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A-C Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 147 14.6 10.0 n/a
1991 168 14.6 11.5 n/a
1992 189 14.6 12.9 n/a
1993 205 13.3 15.4 n/a
1994 180 14.4 12.5 n/a
1995 160 14.0 11.4 n/a
1996 160 14.0 11.4 n/a
1997 160 15.0 10.7 n/a
1998 170 15.2 11.2 n/a
1999 171 17.0 10.1 n/a
2000 169 17.0 9.9 n/a
2001 166 16.1 10.3 n/a
2002 179 19.1 9.4 18.4
2003 179 19.1 9.4 18.4
2004 150 14.5 10.3 19.3
2005 151 15.1 10.0 21.9
2006 150 16.5 9.1 24
2007 157 21.0 7.5 28.7
2008 148 16.0 9.3 27.7
2009 145 15.5 9.4 24.8
2010 130 14.7 8.8 29.2
2011 161 14.3 11.1 25.5
2012 131 12.8 10.1 29
2013 129 20.7 6.2 31
2014 125 12.7 9.7 33.6
2015 128 12.0 10.6 42.2
2016 129 14.0 9.2 41.1
2017 137 14.2 9.6 47.4
2018 141 12.3 11.4 46.8
2019 129 12.2 10.5 41.1
2020 123 14.1 8.6 42.3
2021 127 n/a n/a n/a
2022 116 14.7 7.8 45.7
2023 112 14.6 7.6 33

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

A-C Central High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%24.6%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%16.3%100.0%
2018100.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%99.3%25.5%99.3%
2019100.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%99.3%47.1%100.0%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202394.9%94.9%94.9%94.9%96.6%94.9%79.7%96.6%
202499.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%97.1%99.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for A-C Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $380 (3.8%) $9,606 (96.2%) $9,987
2020 $192 (1.5%) $12,512 (98.5%) $12,704
2021 $1,583 (18.0%) $7,192 (82.0%) $8,775
2022 $1,583 (18.0%) $7,192 (82.0%) $8,775
2023 $1,137 (7.2%) $14,554 (92.8%) $15,691
2024 $273 (1.5%) $17,748 (98.5%) $18,021

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A-C Central High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 406th of 701 High schoolsRanks 346th of 699 High schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (A-C Central High School)22.616.7
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (A-C Central CUSD 262)22.616.7
 5.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (A-C Central High School)35.525
 10.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (A-C Central CUSD 262)35.525
 10.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (A-C Central High School)15.247.8
 32.6%
   End of Course Science (A-C Central CUSD 262)15.247.8
 32.6%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students129112
 13.2%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic23
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White127107
 15.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.1%33%
 8%

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Students at A-C Central High School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 112 students attended A-C Central High School.

A-C Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : A-C Central Elementary School
Middle : A-C Central Middle School

A-C Central High School ranks 444th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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