Is United High School a good school?

United High School ranks 440 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend United High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 260 students attended United High School.

What is the racial makeup of United High School?

Students at United High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into United High School?

United High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : United Elementary School - North Elementary : United Elementary School - West Middle : United Junior High School

United High School

Summary:

United High School is a public high school located in Monmouth, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 260 students. The school is part of the United CUSD 304 district, which is ranked 483 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

United High School has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 77.4% in 2020-2021 to 88.9% in 2023-2024, which is now higher than the state average. However, the school's dropout rate has fluctuated, ranging from 0.4% in 2017-2018 to 6.4% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, United High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.0% in 2019-2020 to 33.1% in 2023-2024, a concerning trend that can negatively impact student learning and academic performance. The school's test scores in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science are consistently lower than the state averages, with only 11.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 26.1%.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Abingdon-Avon High School and Galesburg Senior High School, United High School generally performs better in terms of graduation rates and dropout rates, but its test scores and chronic absenteeism rates are often higher. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with female students and special education students tending to perform better than male students and white students. To address these challenges, United High School should focus on improving student attendance, strengthening its academic programs, and implementing targeted interventions to support underperforming subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1905 100th St
Monmouth, IL 61462-9221

(309) 734-9411

District: United CUSD 304

SchoolDigger Rank:
440^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,598

Feeder schools for United High School:

Elementary:	United Elementary School - North
	United Elementary School - West
Middle:	United Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 260

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details United High School ranks worse than 63.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.22. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of United 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 United High School is $16,598.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

United High School:

SchoolDigger ranks United High School 440^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See United High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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United CUSD 304:

SchoolDigger ranks United CUSD 304 483^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for United High School

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Rank History for all students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	55.69	303^rd	596	49.2%
2007	52.00	343^rd	612	44.0%
2008	61.00	272^nd	624	56.4%
2009	77.66	132^nd	632	79.1%
2010	52.02	364^th	643	43.4%
2011	70.98	206^th	655	68.5%
2012	64.39	245^th	665	63.2%
2013	69.10	214^th	670	68.1%
2014	48.22	387^th	670	42.2%
2015	44.18	310^th	614	49.5%
2016	52.46	258^th	643	59.9%
2017	52.84	287^th	642	55.3%
2018	66.28	192^nd	647	70.3%
2019	51.69	312^th	701	55.5%
2021	47.05	322^nd	688	53.2%
2022	59.81	256^th	699	63.4%
2023	63.10	223^rd	699	68.1%
2024	34.22	440^th	697	36.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	67.56	63^rd	493	87.2%
2024	44.53	197^th	482	59.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	71.93	98^th	585	83.2%
2019	43.22	350^th	639	45.2%
2021	67.64	127^th	611	79.2%
2022	57.38	224^th	626	64.2%
2023	71.29	119^th	644	81.5%
2024	38.87	368^th	639	42.4%

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Rank History for Female students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	64.26	200^th	620	67.7%
2019	43.51	379^th	665	43.0%
2021	50.71	279^th	639	56.3%
2022	59.65	247^th	658	62.5%
2023	64.41	204^th	656	68.9%
2024	45.40	326^th	664	50.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	75.45	64^th	429	85.1%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	16.83	20^th	23	13.0%

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Rank History for Male students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	65.72	179^th	619	71.1%
2019	57.19	242^nd	675	64.1%
2021	39.55	371^st	653	43.2%
2022	57.82	247^th	664	62.8%
2023	58.93	234^th	668	65.0%
2024	22.87	501^st	668	25.0%

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Rank History for White students at United High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	52.65	222^nd	548	59.5%
2019	36.18	337^th	552	38.9%
2021	32.50	354^th	553	36.0%
2022	40.24	328^th	560	41.4%
2023	52.99	226^th	557	59.4%
2024	22.46	437^th	554	21.1%

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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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Enrollment information for United High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	388	2	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	10	402
2006	292	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2007	260	1	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	2	268
2008	284	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	289
2009	269	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	275
2010	263	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	3	269
2011	252	1	0	4	0	0	1	0	258
2012	258	0	4	7	1	1	2	0	273
2013	277	1	4	8	1	2	2	0	295
2014	285	6	2	9	1	3	2	0	308
2015	309	7	1	10	2	3	3	0	335
2016	290	6	4	11	1	0	9	0	321
2017	259	6	2	17	0	0	9	0	293
2018	257	4	2	16	0	0	3	0	282
2019	229	1	2	14	0	0	3	0	249
2020	237	0	3	10	0	0	2	0	252
2021	229	1	0	16	0	0	6	0	252
2022	238	3	1	22	0	0	7	0	271
2023	232	0	2	18	0	0	8	0	260

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 United High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	402	24.0	16.8	23.5
2006	301	23.0	13.1	28.6
2007	268	25.0	10.7	24.1
2008	289	25.0	11.6	28
2009	275	23.0	12.0	27.8
2010	269	23.0	11.7	30.1
2011	258	22.1	11.6	27.9
2012	273	23.0	11.8	28.9
2013	295	31.7	9.2	34.9
2014	308	26.0	11.8	37.7
2015	335	28.0	11.9	46.3
2016	321	28.0	11.4	38
2017	293	23.5	12.4	39.6
2018	282	26.6	10.6	37.6
2019	249	24.5	10.1	32.9
2020	252	25.0	10.0	33.3
2021	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	271	24.5	11.0	36.2
2023	260	21.7	11.9	43.5

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 United High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	402	24.0	16.8	23.5
2006	301	23.0	13.1	28.6
2007	268	25.0	10.7	24.1
2008	289	25.0	11.6	28
2009	275	23.0	12.0	27.8
2010	269	23.0	11.7	30.1
2011	258	22.1	11.6	27.9
2012	273	23.0	11.8	28.9
2013	295	31.7	9.2	34.9
2014	308	26.0	11.8	37.7
2015	335	28.0	11.9	46.3
2016	321	28.0	11.4	38
2017	293	23.5	12.4	39.6
2018	282	26.6	10.6	37.6
2019	249	24.5	10.1	32.9
2020	252	25.0	10.0	33.3
2021	252	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	271	24.5	11.0	36.2
2023	260	21.7	11.9	43.5

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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