North Mac High School

Summary:

North Mac High School is a public high school located in Virden, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 388 students. The school is part of the North Mac CUSD 34 district, which is ranked 506 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Mac High School has seen a steady improvement in its four-year graduation rate, increasing from 82.4% in 2019-2020 to 86.7% in 2023-2024, though still slightly below the state average. The school's dropout rate has also decreased from 7.0% in 2019-2020 to 3.5% in 2023-2024, a significant improvement but still higher than the state average. However, North Mac High School has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.3% in 2019-2020 to 24.0% in 2023-2024, which is a key area of concern. The school's test scores in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts are consistently lower than the state averages, with only 14.9% and 28.7% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in 2023-2024, respectively. In contrast, the school's performance in ISA Science is relatively stronger, with 74.7% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in 2023-2024.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Lincolnwood High School and Northwestern High School, North Mac High School generally performs better. However, it lags behind the larger, higher-performing school like Glenwood High School. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds performing better than students with special needs. To address these challenges, North Mac High School may need to focus on improving attendance, implementing targeted interventions for struggling students, and exploring ways to better support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 231 W Fortune St
       Virden, IL  62690-1228


(217) 965-4127

District: North Mac CUSD 34

SchoolDigger Rank:
308th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,626 Help


Feeder schools for North Mac High School:

Elementary:    North Mac Elementary
    North Mac Intermediate
Middle:    North Mac Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  388

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
Two or more races:
2.8%
Hispanic:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Mac High School ranks better than 55.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.16. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of North Mac 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 North Mac High School is $11,626.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Mac High School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mac High School 308th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See North Mac High School in the ranking list.)

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North Mac CUSD 34:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mac CUSD 34 506th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Mac High School

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Rank History for all students at North Mac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 44.12 423rd 665 36.4%
2013 75.03 159th 670 76.3%
2014 70.33 189th 670 71.8%
2015 39.49 353rd 614 42.5%
2016 35.27 428th 643 33.4%
2017 38.66 409th 642 36.3%
2018 48.22 332nd 647 48.7%
2019 56.09 280th 701 60.1%
2021 48.98 307th 688 55.4%
2022 55.07 289th 699 58.7%
2023 46.03 377th 699 46.1%
2024 50.16 308th 697 55.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Mac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
2024 20.75 377th 482 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Mac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.40 221st 585 62.2%
2019 55.82 234th 639 63.4%
2021 47.55 272nd 611 55.5%
2022 59.12 207th 626 66.9%
2023 57.93 218th 644 66.1%
2024 52.05 257th 639 59.8%
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Rank History for Female students at North Mac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.90 368th 620 40.6%
2019 54.89 279th 665 58.0%
2021 41.22 355th 639 44.4%
2022 50.58 313th 658 52.4%
2023 32.38 446th 656 32.0%
2024 50.45 290th 664 56.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Mac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.25 281st 428 34.3%
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Rank History for Male students at North Mac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.59 280th 619 54.8%
2019 52.66 281st 675 58.4%
2021 54.59 265th 653 59.4%
2022 57.66 249th 664 62.5%
2023 59.64 226th 668 66.2%
2024 47.32 317th 668 52.5%
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Rank History for White students at North Mac High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.73 408th 548 25.5%
2019 40.31 296th 552 46.4%
2021 34.73 331st 553 40.1%
2022 43.02 316th 560 43.6%
2023 31.95 379th 557 32.0%
2024 32.28 357th 554 35.6%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for North Mac High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2011 447 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 450
2012 420 1 1 0 0 0 5 0 427
2013 420 2 3 0 1 0 4 0 430
2014 402 1 4 1 1 0 4 0 413
2015 408 0 7 2 3 0 5 0 425
2016 418 3 7 2 2 0 3 0 435
2017 417 6 7 2 3 0 3 0 438
2018 411 6 7 0 3 0 2 0 429
2019 372 10 4 3 1 0 12 0 402
2020 372 5 3 3 0 0 13 0 396
2021 363 5 2 6 0 0 12 0 388
2022 349 5 3 9 1 0 12 0 379
2023 361 4 3 8 1 0 11 0 388

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 North Mac High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 450 27.0 16.6 43.8
2012 427 27.0 15.8 41.7
2013 430 36.1 11.8 41.6
2014 413 23.0 17.9 44.3
2015 425 20.0 21.2 48.5
2016 435 27.0 16.1 47.4
2017 438 27.0 16.2 48.4
2018 429 28.2 15.2 48.3
2019 402 24.5 16.3 54.5
2020 396 25.5 15.5 53.5
2021 388 n/a n/a n/a
2022 379 23.2 16.3 40.4
2023 388 24.0 16.1 44.6

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 North Mac High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2011 450 27.0 16.6 43.8
2012 427 27.0 15.8 41.7
2013 430 36.1 11.8 41.6
2014 413 23.0 17.9 44.3
2015 425 20.0 21.2 48.5
2016 435 27.0 16.1 47.4
2017 438 27.0 16.2 48.4
2018 429 28.2 15.2 48.3
2019 402 24.5 16.3 54.5
2020 396 25.5 15.5 53.5
2021 388 n/a n/a n/a
2022 379 23.2 16.3 40.4
2023 388 24.0 16.1 44.6

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.

Immunization Rates

North Mac High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%97.5%99.3%
201699.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%98.4%23.4%
201799.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%97.8%99.3%22.4%
201899.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.1%99.5%20.9%
201999.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.3%99.5%42.7%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%96.6%
202299.5%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.5%98.9%99.5%98.9%
202396.9%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.9%96.4%96.9%96.9%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.7%100.0%100.0%98.4%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for North Mac High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $242 (2.4%) $9,672 (97.5%) $9,915
2020 $48 (0.4%) $11,068 (99.6%) $11,116
2021 $449 (3.8%) $11,359 (96.2%) $11,808
2022 $449 (3.8%) $11,359 (96.2%) $11,808
2023 $546 (4.5%) $11,517 (95.5%) $12,063
2024 $77 (0.7%) $11,550 (99.3%) $11,626

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Mac 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 280th of 701 High schoolsRanks 377th of 699 High schools
 14%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (North Mac High School)29.712
 17.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (North Mac CUSD 34)29.712
 17.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac High School)35.220
 15.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (North Mac CUSD 34)35.220
 15.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (North Mac High School)29.555.4
 25.9%
   End of Course Science (North Mac CUSD 34)29.555.4
 25.9%
   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 Students402388
 3.5%
African American104
 60%
American Indian11
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White372361
 3%
Two or More Races1211
 8.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%44.6%
 9.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Mac High School

Students at North Mac High School are 93% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 388 students attended North Mac High School.

North Mac High School ranks 308th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

North Mac High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Mac Elementary
Elementary : North Mac Intermediate
Middle : North Mac 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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