Is Sangamon Valley High School a good school?

Sangamon Valley High School ranks 235 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sangamon Valley High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended Sangamon Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sangamon Valley High School?

Students at Sangamon Valley High School are 92% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Sangamon Valley High School?

Sangamon Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Sangamon Valley Intermediate School Elementary : Sangamon Valley Primary School Middle : Sangamon Valley Middle School

Sangamon Valley High School

Summary:

Sangamon Valley High School is a public high school located in Niantic, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 180 students. The school is part of the Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 district, which is ranked 495 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sangamon Valley High School has seen fluctuating statewide rankings, ranging from 202 out of 647 Illinois high schools in 2017-2018 to 528 out of 688 in 2020-2021. Its current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 235 out of 697 Illinois high schools. The school's SchoolDigger rating has also varied, ranging from 1 star to 3 stars in recent years. Male students have generally outperformed female students, and white students have consistently underperformed compared to the state. Special education and low socioeconomic status students have also struggled at the school.

Academically, Sangamon Valley High School's performance on standardized tests has been below the state average in both mathematics and English language arts. The school's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment has also been below the state average. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a high of 93.9% in 2019-2020 to a low of 81.6% in 2020-2021. Sangamon Valley High School has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 39.4% in 2021-2022. Compared to nearby schools like Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School, Mt Zion High School, and Warrensburg-Latham High School, Sangamon Valley High School's performance is generally lower, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and additional resources to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551

(217) 668-2392

District: Sangamon Valley CUSD 9

SchoolDigger Rank:
235^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,001

Feeder schools for Sangamon Valley High School:

Elementary:	Sangamon Valley Intermediate School
	Sangamon Valley Primary School
Middle:	Sangamon Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 180

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sangamon Valley High School ranks better than 66.3% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.37. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sangamon Valley 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 Sangamon Valley High School is $15,001.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sangamon Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sangamon Valley High School 235^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Sangamon Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Sangamon Valley CUSD 9:

SchoolDigger ranks Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 495^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sangamon Valley High School

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Rank History for all students at Sangamon Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2006	58.18	273^rd	596	54.2%
2007	27.16	490^th	612	19.9%
2008	56.88	309^th	624	50.5%
2009	46.12	388^th	632	38.6%
2010	63.78	252^nd	643	60.8%
2011	73.45	179^th	655	72.7%
2012	43.49	431^st	665	35.2%
2013	40.33	438^th	670	34.6%
2014	42.14	431^st	670	35.7%
2015	56.69	224^th	614	63.5%
2016	58.44	203^rd	643	68.4%
2017	48.90	326^th	642	49.2%
2018	64.25	202^nd	647	68.8%
2019	57.88	265^th	701	62.2%
2021	22.90	528^th	688	23.3%
2022	29.93	496^th	699	29.0%
2023	43.53	394^th	699	43.6%
2024	58.37	235^th	697	66.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sangamon Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2023	29.72	302^nd	476	36.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sangamon Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	38.37	375^th	585	35.9%
2019	63.75	172^nd	639	73.1%
2021	29.21	447^th	611	26.8%
2022	29.12	455^th	626	27.3%
2023	24.79	507^th	644	21.3%
2024	45.31	312^th	639	51.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Sangamon Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	65.20	195^th	620	68.5%
2019	56.91	255^th	665	61.7%
2021	29.91	434^th	639	32.1%
2022	26.57	486^th	658	26.1%
2023	47.22	338^th	656	48.5%
2024	37.14	405^th	664	39.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Sangamon Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	59.51	230^th	619	62.8%
2019	56.54	248^th	675	63.3%
2021	16.49	545^th	653	16.5%
2022	32.48	450^th	664	32.2%
2023	37.19	425^th	668	36.4%
2024	71.89	151^st	668	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sangamon Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	49.06	247^th	548	54.9%
2019	40.40	295^th	552	46.6%
2021	12.75	514^th	553	7.1%
2022	16.56	503^rd	560	10.2%
2023	25.06	443^rd	557	20.5%
2024	40.60	289^th	554	47.8%

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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 Sangamon Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	217	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	225
2006	205	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	5	213
2007	220	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	227
2008	222	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	3	225
2009	228	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	233
2010	223	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	5	228
2011	229	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	233
2012	219	4	0	2	0	0	0	0	225
2013	228	3	0	4	0	0	1	0	236
2014	205	2	0	5	0	0	0	0	212
2015	214	2	0	5	0	0	1	0	222
2016	228	0	0	6	0	0	2	0	236
2017	216	1	0	7	0	0	4	0	228
2018	207	1	1	8	1	0	7	0	225
2019	204	1	1	5	1	0	5	0	217
2020	202	0	1	7	2	0	4	0	216
2021	190	1	1	3	3	0	4	0	202
2022	188	3	2	3	2	0	6	0	204
2023	166	1	2	4	2	0	5	0	180

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 Sangamon Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	225	17.8	12.6	18.1
2006	213	19.5	10.9	22.6
2007	227	22.0	10.3	23.3
2008	225	17.0	13.2	29.7
2009	233	14.5	16.1	24
2010	228	14.0	16.2	32.3
2011	233	12.0	19.4	41.6
2012	225	11.5	19.5	31.6
2013	236	22.2	10.6	32.6
2014	212	16.3	12.9	32.5
2015	222	17.0	13.0	39.6
2016	236	16.0	14.7	48.3
2017	228	15.3	14.8	48.2
2018	225	17.3	12.9	36.4
2019	217	17.3	12.4	35
2020	216	17.3	12.4	38.4
2021	202	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	204	18.3	11.0	49.5
2023	180	17.3	10.3	52.8

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 Sangamon Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	225	17.8	12.6	18.1
2006	213	19.5	10.9	22.6
2007	227	22.0	10.3	23.3
2008	225	17.0	13.2	29.7
2009	233	14.5	16.1	24
2010	228	14.0	16.2	32.3
2011	233	12.0	19.4	41.6
2012	225	11.5	19.5	31.6
2013	236	22.2	10.6	32.6
2014	212	16.3	12.9	32.5
2015	222	17.0	13.0	39.6
2016	236	16.0	14.7	48.3
2017	228	15.3	14.8	48.2
2018	225	17.3	12.9	36.4
2019	217	17.3	12.4	35
2020	216	17.3	12.4	38.4
2021	202	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	204	18.3	11.0	49.5
2023	180	17.3	10.3	52.8

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.

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