West Central High School

Summary:

West Central High School is a public high school located in Biggsville, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 199 students. The school is part of the West Central CUSD 235 district, which is ranked 765 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

West Central High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with a ranking between 424 and 563 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests is significantly below the state averages, with only 4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 10% in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. In comparison, Monmouth-Roseville High School had significantly higher proficiency rates. West Central High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 72.1% and 84.9%, which is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has been higher than the state average, ranging from 1.2% to 5.4% in recent years.

The school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.79% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, appears to be a significant factor contributing to its poor academic performance and other challenges. In contrast, United High School and Monmouth-Roseville High School have much higher percentages of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, yet they demonstrate significantly better academic outcomes, graduation rates, and other metrics compared to West Central High School. The school's increasing chronic absenteeism rate, from 18.8% in 2019-2020 to 47.5% in 2021-2022, is also a concerning trend that may be impacting student learning and overall school performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1514 US Route 34
       Biggsville, IL  61418-9711


(309) 627-2377

District: West Central CUSD 235

SchoolDigger Rank:
563rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,462 Help


Feeder schools for West Central High School:

Elementary:    West Central Elementary School
Middle:    West Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.4 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.0%
Two or more races:
3.5%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details West Central High School ranks worse than 80.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.51. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of West 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 West Central High School is $16,462.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

West Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central High School 563rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See West Central High School in the ranking list.)

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West Central CUSD 235:

SchoolDigger ranks West Central CUSD 235 765th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for West Central High School

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Rank History for all students at West Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.94 446th 596 25.2%
2007 34.79 453rd 612 26.0%
2008 47.06 382nd 624 38.8%
2009 20.14 530th 632 16.1%
2010 44.99 425th 643 33.9%
2011 48.00 393rd 655 40.0%
2012 53.85 354th 665 46.8%
2013 64.69 257th 670 61.6%
2014 43.54 424th 670 36.7%
2015 21.34 500th 614 18.6%
2016 28.34 478th 643 25.7%
2017 11.05 576th 642 10.3%
2018 25.31 500th 647 22.7%
2019 37.82 446th 701 36.4%
2021 30.15 472nd 688 31.4%
2022 32.40 476th 699 31.9%
2023 28.24 508th 699 27.3%
2024 18.51 563rd 697 19.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at West Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.64 169th 473 64.3%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2024 31.27 284th 482 41.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.31 437th 585 25.3%
2019 40.77 373rd 639 41.6%
2021 26.40 475th 611 22.3%
2022 20.60 524th 626 16.3%
2023 25.88 499th 644 22.5%
2024 21.53 515th 639 19.4%
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Rank History for Female students at West Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.27 538th 620 13.2%
2019 32.31 451st 665 32.2%
2021 23.72 478th 639 25.2%
2022 51.58 303rd 658 54.0%
2023 25.03 488th 656 25.6%
2024 15.90 556th 664 16.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at West Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at West Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.79 399th 619 35.5%
2019 42.99 381st 675 43.6%
2021 35.05 403rd 653 38.3%
2022 21.39 529th 664 20.3%
2023 33.53 452nd 668 32.3%
2024 23.17 498th 668 25.4%
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Rank History for White students at West Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.65 495th 548 9.7%
2019 21.38 464th 552 15.9%
2021 18.20 475th 553 14.1%
2022 14.76 518th 560 7.5%
2023 13.91 516th 557 7.4%
2024 8.25 541st 554 2.3%
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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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Enrollment information for West Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 328 5 0 0 3 n/a n/a 1 337
2007 295 3 1 1 2 n/a n/a 4 306
2008 305 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 310
2009 299 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 3 308
2010 312 1 0 4 0 n/a n/a 4 321
2011 293 2 0 6 2 0 4 0 307
2012 293 1 0 8 3 0 5 0 310
2013 275 0 1 8 0 0 7 0 291
2014 284 1 0 6 0 0 7 0 298
2015 252 1 0 7 0 0 8 0 268
2016 251 1 0 9 0 0 9 0 270
2017 241 2 0 5 1 0 6 0 255
2018 222 1 0 9 0 0 9 0 241
2019 217 1 0 4 1 0 9 0 232
2020 222 0 0 3 1 0 7 0 233
2021 213 0 0 4 0 0 9 0 226
2022 196 1 0 3 0 0 7 0 207
2023 187 1 0 4 0 0 7 0 199

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 Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 337 25.7 13.1 29.8
2007 306 27.0 11.3 39.4
2008 310 22.0 14.1 43.3
2009 308 25.7 12.0 39.7
2010 321 24.7 12.9 44.8
2011 307 24.7 12.3 40.1
2012 310 23.7 13.0 36.8
2013 291 23.7 12.2 39.2
2014 298 18.8 15.8 45.3
2015 268 20.0 13.4 52.6
2016 270 19.0 14.2 57.4
2017 255 20.5 12.4 50.2
2018 241 17.5 13.7 51
2019 232 20.1 11.5 50.4
2020 233 21.3 10.8 51.9
2021 226 n/a n/a n/a
2022 207 19.8 10.4 51.2
2023 199 19.0 10.4 57.8

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 Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 337 25.7 13.1 29.8
2007 306 27.0 11.3 39.4
2008 310 22.0 14.1 43.3
2009 308 25.7 12.0 39.7
2010 321 24.7 12.9 44.8
2011 307 24.7 12.3 40.1
2012 310 23.7 13.0 36.8
2013 291 23.7 12.2 39.2
2014 298 18.8 15.8 45.3
2015 268 20.0 13.4 52.6
2016 270 19.0 14.2 57.4
2017 255 20.5 12.4 50.2
2018 241 17.5 13.7 51
2019 232 20.1 11.5 50.4
2020 233 21.3 10.8 51.9
2021 226 n/a n/a n/a
2022 207 19.8 10.4 51.2
2023 199 19.0 10.4 57.8

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

West Central High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
201698.9%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.3%95.7%19.5%
201798.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%97.7%22.3%98.1%
201898.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.8%97.1%24.2%98.4%
201997.9%97.0%97.0%97.0%99.2%97.4%47.4%98.3%
202199.1%97.8%97.8%97.8%99.1%97.8%94.2%99.1%
202297.9%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.9%97.9%97.9%97.9%
202397.4%96.9%96.9%96.9%96.9%97.4%95.9%97.4%
202498.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.1%97.6%97.1%98.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for West Central High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $694 (6.3%) $10,343 (93.7%) $11,038
2020 $237 (2.0%) $11,755 (98.0%) $11,992
2021 $143 (1.2%) $11,737 (98.8%) $11,880
2022 $143 (1.2%) $11,737 (98.8%) $11,880
2023 $282 (2.2%) $12,527 (97.8%) $12,809
2024 $783 (4.8%) $15,679 (95.2%) $16,462

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

Impact of COVID-19 on West 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 446th of 701 High schoolsRanks 508th of 699 High schools
 9.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (West Central High School)19.62.4
 17.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (West Central CUSD 235)19.62.4
 17.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (West Central High School)27.47.1
 20.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (West Central CUSD 235)27.47.1
 20.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (West Central High School)21.448.7
 27.3%
   End of Course Science (West Central CUSD 235)21.448.7
 27.3%
   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 Students232199
 14.2%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic44
Pacific Islander00
White217187
 13.8%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.4%57.8%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about West Central High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 199 students attended West Central High School.

Students at West Central High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

West Central High School ranks in the bottom 19.2% of Illinois high schools.

West Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : West Central Elementary School
Middle : West Central Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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