Is North Mac High School a good school?

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

How many students attend North Mac High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of North Mac High School?

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

What schools feed into North Mac High School?

North Mac High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : North Mac Elementary Elementary : North Mac Intermediate Middle : North Mac Middle School

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:
308^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,626

Feeder schools for North Mac High School:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 388

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

Two or more races:

2.8%

Hispanic:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Mac High School ranks better than 55.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.16. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at North Mac High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Chronic absenteeism in a 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 North Mac High School is $11,626.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Mac High School:

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

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Mac CUSD 34:

SchoolDigger ranks North Mac CUSD 34 506^th 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
2012	44.12	423^rd	665	36.4%
2013	75.03	159^th	670	76.3%
2014	70.33	189^th	670	71.8%
2015	39.49	353^rd	614	42.5%
2016	35.27	428^th	643	33.4%
2017	38.66	409^th	642	36.3%
2018	48.22	332^nd	647	48.7%
2019	56.09	280^th	701	60.1%
2021	48.98	307^th	688	55.4%
2022	55.07	289^th	699	58.7%
2023	46.03	377^th	699	46.1%
2024	50.16	308^th	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
2018	27.23	248^th	374	33.7%
2019	29.55	306^th	473	35.3%
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%
2023	21.07	375^th	476	21.2%
2024	20.75	377^th	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
2018	56.40	221^st	585	62.2%
2019	55.82	234^th	639	63.4%
2021	47.55	272^nd	611	55.5%
2022	59.12	207^th	626	66.9%
2023	57.93	218^th	644	66.1%
2024	52.05	257^th	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
2018	41.90	368^th	620	40.6%
2019	54.89	279^th	665	58.0%
2021	41.22	355^th	639	44.4%
2022	50.58	313^th	658	52.4%
2023	32.38	446^th	656	32.0%
2024	50.45	290^th	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	281^st	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
2018	52.59	280^th	619	54.8%
2019	52.66	281^st	675	58.4%
2021	54.59	265^th	653	59.4%
2022	57.66	249^th	664	62.5%
2023	59.64	226^th	668	66.2%
2024	47.32	317^th	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
2018	29.73	408^th	548	25.5%
2019	40.31	296^th	552	46.4%
2021	34.73	331^st	553	40.1%
2022	43.02	316^th	560	43.6%
2023	31.95	379^th	557	32.0%
2024	32.28	357^th	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.

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 North Mac High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	447	3	0	0	0	0	450
2012	420	1	1	0	0	5	427
2013	420	2	3	0	1	4	430
2014	402	1	4	1	1	4	413
2015	408	0	7	2	3	5	425
2016	418	3	7	2	2	3	435
2017	417	6	7	2	3	3	438
2018	411	6	7	0	3	2	429
2019	372	10	4	3	1	12	402
2020	372	5	3	3	0	13	396
2021	363	5	2	6	0	12	388
2022	349	5	3	9	1	12	379
2023	361	4	3	8	1	11	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.

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