Is West Carroll High School a good school?

West Carroll High School ranks 472 nd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend West Carroll High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended West Carroll High School.

What is the racial makeup of West Carroll High School?

Students at West Carroll High School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What schools feed into West Carroll High School?

West Carroll High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : West Carroll Primary Middle : West Carroll Middle School

West Carroll High School

Summary:

West Carroll High School is a public high school located in Savanna, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 286 students. The school is part of the West Carroll CUSD 314 district, which is ranked 642 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Carroll High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average on standardized tests, with only 7.5% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 18.5% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 74.2% in 2020-2021 to a high of 92.9% in 2019-2020, and its dropout rate has also been inconsistent. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 32.1% in the 2020-2021 school year, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Pearl City High School, Stockton Senior High School, and Eastland Junior/Senior High School, West Carroll High School generally underperforms on academic measures and has lower graduation rates. These nearby schools also have lower chronic absenteeism rates and serve a smaller proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger performance.

Detail:

Public 9-12

500 Cragmoor St
Savanna, IL 61074-1632

(815) 273-7715

District: West Carroll CUSD 314

SchoolDigger Rank:
472^nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,699

Feeder schools for West Carroll High School:

Elementary:	West Carroll Primary
Middle:	West Carroll Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 286

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Carroll High School ranks worse than 67.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.01. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West Carroll High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Carroll High School is $16,699.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Carroll High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Carroll High School 472^nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See West Carroll High School in the ranking list.)

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West Carroll CUSD 314:

SchoolDigger ranks West Carroll CUSD 314 642^nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Carroll High School

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Rank History for all students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	56.78	290^th	596	51.3%
2007	53.68	322^nd	612	47.4%
2008	58.64	294^th	624	52.9%
2009	52.67	339^th	632	46.4%
2010	67.70	215^th	643	66.6%
2011	40.12	443^rd	655	32.4%
2012	44.11	424^th	665	36.2%
2013	41.77	426^th	670	36.4%
2014	35.64	468^th	670	30.1%
2015	29.39	440^th	614	28.3%
2016	26.57	495^th	643	23.0%
2017	34.28	442^nd	642	31.2%
2018	35.67	433^rd	647	33.1%
2019	23.06	547^th	701	22.0%
2021	30.32	470^th	688	31.7%
2022	52.48	322^nd	699	53.9%
2023	38.78	437^th	699	37.5%
2024	30.01	472^nd	697	32.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	40.12	210^th	473	55.6%
2021	68.65	71^st	453	84.3%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	30.68	290^th	476	39.1%
2024	20.75	377^th	482	21.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	36.29	391^st	585	33.2%
2019	37.11	408^th	639	36.2%
2021	37.37	371^st	611	39.3%
2022	64.59	167^th	626	73.3%
2023	56.92	224^th	644	65.2%
2024	27.88	459^th	639	28.2%

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Rank History for Female students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	40.72	385^th	620	37.9%
2019	26.09	496^th	665	25.4%
2021	27.45	448^th	639	29.9%
2022	64.28	212^th	658	67.8%
2023	39.93	404^th	656	38.4%
2024	38.51	388^th	664	41.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.64	169^th	428	60.5%

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Rank History for Male students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	28.29	459^th	619	25.8%
2019	20.49	546^th	675	19.1%
2021	32.09	426^th	653	34.8%
2022	37.55	422^nd	664	36.4%
2023	36.76	429^th	668	35.8%
2024	20.74	529^th	668	20.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	36.30	207^th	333	37.8%

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Rank History for White students at West Carroll High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	22.61	448^th	548	18.2%
2019	11.43	528^th	552	4.3%
2021	16.85	492^nd	553	11.0%
2022	35.06	368^th	560	34.3%
2023	21.47	477^th	557	14.4%
2024	16.59	490^th	554	11.6%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Reviews:

by a citizen
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

It appears there is a lot of problems in this school from what my kids are telling me. The grandkids are having a lot of problems and are losing interest in an education.
Was a great school with caring teachers at one time and now appears it's going downhill. Close Quote

Enrollment information for West Carroll High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	443	3	1	20	2	n/a	n/a	1	470
2007	443	4	4	24	2	n/a	n/a	1	478
2008	417	7	2	20	1	n/a	n/a	3	450
2009	414	9	2	16	1	n/a	n/a	4	446
2010	364	11	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	2	399
2011	364	6	5	23	1	0	11	0	410
2012	350	8	4	28	1	0	7	0	398
2013	325	6	7	24	1	0	7	0	370
2014	346	4	8	17	1	0	6	0	382
2015	303	6	6	18	3	0	5	0	341
2016	287	8	5	17	2	0	5	0	324
2017	295	6	3	27	3	0	7	0	341
2018	285	7	3	36	2	0	7	0	340
2019	259	6	3	35	2	0	7	0	312
2020	258	6	2	29	1	0	4	0	300
2021	249	2	1	33	0	0	5	0	290
2022	233	1	0	30	0	0	6	0	270
2023	243	0	0	31	0	0	12	0	286

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 West Carroll High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	470	34.1	13.8	34.8
2007	478	45.0	10.6	37.5
2008	450	30.0	15.0	36
2009	446	33.5	13.3	42.5
2010	399	34.3	11.6	44.8
2011	410	33.1	12.3	46.1
2012	398	31.1	12.7	48.2
2013	370	29.5	12.5	50
2014	382	28.0	13.6	48.2
2015	341	27.0	12.6	50.4
2016	324	26.0	12.4	45.7
2017	341	24.0	14.2	48.7
2018	340	24.0	14.1	47.4
2019	312	22.2	14.0	47.8
2020	300	19.3	15.5	50.3
2021	290	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	270	21.5	12.5	54.4
2023	286	19.0	14.9	56.6

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 West Carroll High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	470	34.1	13.8	34.8
2007	478	45.0	10.6	37.5
2008	450	30.0	15.0	36
2009	446	33.5	13.3	42.5
2010	399	34.3	11.6	44.8
2011	410	33.1	12.3	46.1
2012	398	31.1	12.7	48.2
2013	370	29.5	12.5	50
2014	382	28.0	13.6	48.2
2015	341	27.0	12.6	50.4
2016	324	26.0	12.4	45.7
2017	341	24.0	14.2	48.7
2018	340	24.0	14.1	47.4
2019	312	22.2	14.0	47.8
2020	300	19.3	15.5	50.3
2021	290	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	270	21.5	12.5	54.4
2023	286	19.0	14.9	56.6

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.

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