Salt Fork High School

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Salt Fork High School ranks 351 st of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Salt Fork High School is a public high school located in Catlin, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 247 students. The school is part of the Salt Fork CUSD 512 district, which is ranked 630 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Salt Fork High School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Illinois high schools, with its ranking fluctuating between 346 and 524 out of 647 to 701 schools over the past 6 years. The school's rating has also fluctuated between 1 to 3 stars out of 5 from SchoolDigger, with the most recent rating being 2 stars. Compared to nearby schools, Salt Fork High School generally performs better than Danville High School (1 star) but worse than Oakwood High School (3 stars) and Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School (2 stars).

Salt Fork High School's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 82.8% to 91.3% over the past 5 years, which is higher than the graduation rate of Danville High School (69.8%) but lower than Oakwood High School (89.2%) and Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School (81.0%). The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.1% in 2019-2020 to 17.2% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the rates of Danville High School (38.2%) and Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School (33.3%), but higher than Oakwood High School (26.0%) and Westville High School (24.9%).

Detail:

Public 9-12

701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817-9781

(217) 427-5331

District: Salt Fork CUSD 512

SchoolDigger Rank:
351^st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,853

Feeder schools for Salt Fork High School:

Elementary:	Salt Fork North Elementary School
	Salt Fork South Elementary School
Middle:	Salt Fork Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.6

Number of students: 234

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.5%

Hispanic:

3.0%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Salt Fork High School ranks worse than 50.4% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Salt Fork 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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.5%), Hispanic (3%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salt Fork High School is 14.6. (See more...)

Compare Salt Fork High School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salt Fork High School is $14,853.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Salt Fork High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Fork High School 351^st of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Salt Fork High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Salt Fork CUSD 512:

SchoolDigger ranks Salt Fork CUSD 512 630^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Salt Fork High School

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Rank History for all students at Salt Fork High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	43.77	372^nd	647	42.5%
2019	49.03	346^th	701	50.6%
2021	23.02	524^th	688	23.8%
2022	45.61	382^nd	699	45.4%
2023	47.26	362^nd	699	48.2%
2024	45.00	351^st	697	49.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Salt Fork High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.21	286^th	493	42.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Salt Fork High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	53.62	248^th	585	57.6%
2019	37.55	405^th	639	36.6%
2021	16.50	540^th	611	11.6%
2022	33.88	427^th	626	31.8%
2023	38.37	410^th	644	36.3%
2024	56.76	221^st	639	65.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Salt Fork High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	30.83	446^th	620	28.1%
2019	53.47	300^th	665	54.9%
2021	30.43	427^th	639	33.2%
2022	56.53	262^nd	658	60.2%
2023	43.48	374^th	656	43.0%
2024	44.09	336^th	664	49.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Salt Fork High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	52.26	283^rd	619	54.3%
2019	46.04	347^th	675	48.6%
2021	15.98	548^th	653	16.1%
2022	36.03	431^st	664	35.1%
2023	51.41	298^th	668	55.4%
2024	44.27	336^th	668	49.7%

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Rank History for White students at Salt Fork High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	32.65	372^nd	548	32.1%
2019	30.11	386^th	552	30.1%
2021	12.64	516^th	553	6.7%
2022	27.49	421^st	560	24.8%
2023	38.10	330^th	557	40.8%
2024	28.68	388^th	554	30.0%

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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 Salt Fork High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2016	286	1	0	1	0	288
2017	274	1	1	2	0	278
2018	259	3	2	4	0	268
2019	253	1	0	5	2	261
2020	238	1	0	7	2	248
2021	237	3	2	9	3	254
2022	225	3	3	8	4	243
2023	226	6	3	7	5	247
2024	214	6	4	7	3	234

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 Salt Fork High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	288	17.0	16.9	21.2
2017	278	17.7	15.6	28.4
2018	268	17.5	15.3	37.7
2019	261	17.3	15.0	37.9
2020	248	17.0	14.5	35.5
2021	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	243	17.6	13.7	48.6
2023	247	17.7	13.9	48.6
2024	234	16.0	14.6	55.1

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 Salt Fork High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	288	17.0	16.9	21.2
2017	278	17.7	15.6	28.4
2018	268	17.5	15.3	37.7
2019	261	17.3	15.0	37.9
2020	248	17.0	14.5	35.5
2021	254	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	243	17.6	13.7	48.6
2023	247	17.7	13.9	48.6
2024	234	16.0	14.6	55.1

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

Salt Fork High School

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Meningococcal	DTP
2016	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.3%	99.0%	98.0%	19.5%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.7%	98.6%	23.7%	100.0%
2018	99.3%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	98.2%	22.6%	99.6%
2019	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	97.4%	44.7%	99.6%
2021	100.0%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	100.0%	98.8%	93.3%	100.0%
2022	100.0%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	100.0%	98.8%	93.0%	100.0%
2023	100.0%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	100.0%	98.8%	92.3%	100.0%
2024	100.0%	99.6%	99.6%	99.6%	100.0%	99.6%	92.7%	100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Salt Fork High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$23 (0.2%)	$11,249 (99.8%)	$11,272
2020	$07 (0.1%)	$11,202 (99.9%)	$11,209
2021	$05 (0.0%)	$11,473 (100.0%)	$11,478
2022	$05 (0.0%)	$11,473 (100.0%)	$11,478
2023	$60 (0.5%)	$12,524 (99.5%)	$12,584
2024	$66 (0.4%)	$14,786 (99.6%)	$14,852

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salt Fork High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 346^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 362^nd of 699 High schools	2.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Salt Fork High School)	19.3	12.5	6.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Salt Fork CUSD 512)	19.3	12.5	6.8%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Fork High School)	29	12.5	16.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Salt Fork CUSD 512)	29	12.5	16.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Salt Fork High School)	36.7	68.1	31.4%
End of Course Science (Salt Fork CUSD 512)	36.7	68.1	31.4%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	247	5.4%
African American	1	6	500%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	253	226	10.7%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.9%	48.6%	10.7%

Schools Near Salt Fork High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Salt Fork High School	Public	9-12	701 W Vermilion St	Catlin	61817	Vermilion County	Salt Fork CUSD 512	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 427-5331	234	16	14.6	55.1%	214 (91.5%)	6 (2.6%)	7 (3.0%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	45	351^st of 697 public high schools	49.6%		47.3	362^nd of 699 public high schools	48.2%	11	69.6	14.3	25.0	100.0	99.6	99.6	99.6	100.0	99.6	100.0	92.7	$14,853	$66	$14,787
Middlefork School RSSP	Public	6-12	15009 Catlin Tilton Rd	Danville	61834	Vermilion County	Vermilion ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 443-8273	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Middlefork School TAOEP	Public	6-12	15009 Catlin Tilton Rd	Danville	61834	Vermilion County	Vermilion ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 443-8273	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Westville High School	Public	9-12	918 N State St	Westville	61883	Vermilion County	Westville CUSD 2	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 267-2183	345	20	17.0	47.2%	310 (89.9%)	5 (1.4%)	16 (4.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.8%)	41.2	382^nd of 697 public high schools	45.2%		34.1	474^th of 699 public high schools	32.2%	92	32.2	10.9	25.0	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	98.8	99.1	99.1	99.1	$15,678	$1,293	$14,385
Vermilion County Detention Center	Public	6-12	150 Sager St	Danville	61832	Vermilion County	Danville CCSD 118	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 431-6691	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Kenneth D Bailey Academy	Public	7-12	502 E Main St	Danville	61832	Vermilion County	Danville CCSD 118	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 477-0302	0	8	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0
Danville High School	Public	9-12	202 E Fairchild St	Danville	61832	Vermilion County	Danville CCSD 118	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 444-1504	1,214	70	17.3	77.3%	425 (35.0%)	526 (43.3%)	140 (11.5%)	8 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	110 (9.1%)	22	529^th of 697 public high schools	24.1%		22.9	549^th of 699 public high schools	21.5%	20	39.5	5.4	12.6	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.5	99.7	99.4	$24,262	$5,836	$18,426
Oakwood High School	Public	9-12	5870 US Route 150	Fithian	61844	Vermilion County	Oakwood CUSD 76	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(217) 354-2358	278	18	15.2	44.2%	254 (91.4%)	2 (0.7%)	17 (6.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.4%)	51.3	292^nd of 697 public high schools	58.1%		54.2	283^rd of 699 public high schools	59.5%	9	42.6	16.9	27.7	97.8	97.8	97.8	97.8	99.6	98.2	98.2	97.1	$13,413	$564	$12,850
Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School	Public	9-12	500 W Mulberry St	Georgetown	61846	Vermilion County	Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(217) 662-6716	240	21	11.3	68.8%	210 (87.5%)	7 (2.9%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (7.1%)	35.1	434^th of 697 public high schools	37.7%		19	571^st of 699 public high schools	18.3%	137	45.1	12.7	18.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	99.2	98.0	$17,759	$1,252	$16,507
Vermilion Vocational Educational Deliver System	Public	9-12	2000 E Main 110 LH	Danville	61832	Vermilion County	Vermilion ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(217) 443-8742	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Salt Fork High School

What district is Salt Fork High School in?

Salt Fork CUSD 512

What is the racial makeup of Salt Fork High School?

Students at Salt Fork High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Salt Fork High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 234 students attended Salt Fork High School.

What schools feed into Salt Fork High School?

Salt Fork High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Salt Fork North Elementary School
Elementary : Salt Fork South Elementary School
Middle : Salt Fork Junior High School

Is Salt Fork High School a good school?

Salt Fork High School ranks 351^st of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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