Arcola High School

Summary:

Arcola High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Arcola, Illinois, with a total enrollment of 290 students. The school is part of the Arcola CUSD 306 district, which is ranked 723 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Arcola High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with its ranking dropping from 271 out of 699 in 2021-2022 to 570 out of 697 in 2023-2024, indicating a declining performance trend. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong performance for its Special Education students but struggling with its Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) students. Arcola High School's proficiency rates in core academic subjects, such as SAT Mathematics and IAR English Language Arts and Mathematics, are significantly below the state averages. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 22.9% to 28.9% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When comparing Arcola High School to nearby schools, some interesting observations emerge. While Oakland High School has a higher statewide ranking and better performance in core academic subjects, Mattoon High School has similar performance challenges to Arcola High School. On the other hand, Villa Grove High School and Tuscola High School generally perform better than Arcola High School, with higher rankings, graduation rates, and proficiency levels. Understanding the practices and strategies employed by these higher-performing schools could provide valuable insights for Arcola High School to improve its own performance.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 351 W Washington St
       Arcola, IL  61910-1120


(217) 268-4962

District: Arcola CUSD 306

SchoolDigger Rank:
570th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,121 Help


Feeder schools for Arcola High School:

Elementary:    Arcola Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.7%
Hispanic:
45.5%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Arcola High School ranks worse than 64.3% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Arcola High School ranks worse than 81.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.03. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Arcola 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 Arcola High School is $16,121.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Arcola High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcola High School 877th of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See Arcola High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Arcola High School 570th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Arcola High School in the ranking list.)

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Arcola CUSD 306:

SchoolDigger ranks Arcola CUSD 306 723rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Arcola High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 49.53 680th 1185 42.6%
2004 66.69 447th 1204 62.9%
2005 57.22 624th 1209 48.4%
2006 57.60 629th 1272 50.6%
2007 57.65 636th 1287 50.6%
2008 28.91 1002nd 1293 22.5%
2009 18.45 1113th 1318 15.6%
2010 29.83 1024th 1327 22.8%
2011 42.50 889th 1344 33.9%
2012 47.92 826th 1365 39.5%
2013 41.91 824th 1367 39.7%
2014 39.26 834th 1322 36.9%
2015 19.93 1078th 1302 17.2%
2016 36.30 786th 1294 39.3%
2017 33.42 844th 1293 34.7%
2018 33.66 828th 1293 36.0%
2019 43.16 720th 1356 46.9%
2021 26.82 888th 1241 28.4%
2022 38.63 772nd 1369 43.6%
2023 33.26 874th 1367 36.1%
2024 31.35 877th 1363 35.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.01 836th 1161 28.0%
2019 44.75 637th 1217 47.7%
2021 25.53 819th 1019 19.6%
2022 31.08 863rd 1221 29.3%
2023 27.29 940th 1234 23.8%
2024 29.38 873rd 1219 28.4%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.70 653rd 1226 46.7%
2019 51.80 570th 1276 55.3%
2021 30.60 689th 1017 32.3%
2022 40.36 707th 1286 45.0%
2023 32.43 820th 1275 35.7%
2024 30.58 847th 1251 32.3%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.61 927th 1223 24.2%
2019 35.54 791st 1296 39.0%
2021 20.92 866th 1048 17.4%
2022 38.91 715th 1286 44.4%
2023 34.66 800th 1292 38.1%
2024 32.57 780th 1264 38.3%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.10 500th 590 15.3%
2019 50.17 284th 639 55.6%
2021 18.70 480th 517 7.2%
2022 23.56 555th 662 16.2%
2023 21.05 575th 661 13.0%
2024 31.06 447th 643 30.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.41 696th 889 21.7%
2019 21.16 755th 905 16.6%
2021 23.77 640th 813 21.3%
2022 37.09 545th 898 39.3%
2023 28.48 665th 895 25.7%
2024 18.08 753rd 875 13.9%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Arcola High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 74.46 137th 586 76.6%
2004 59.16 258th 592 56.4%
2005 35.24 455th 590 22.9%
2006 70.41 163rd 596 72.7%
2007 34.16 456th 612 25.5%
2008 47.90 375th 624 39.9%
2009 25.50 508th 632 19.6%
2010 35.53 481st 643 25.2%
2011 38.82 451st 655 31.1%
2012 31.80 503rd 665 24.4%
2013 40.37 437th 670 34.8%
2014 28.68 511th 670 23.7%
2015 32.63 406th 614 33.9%
2016 23.80 508th 643 21.0%
2017 33.64 449th 642 30.1%
2018 39.04 419th 647 35.2%
2019 37.92 445th 701 36.5%
2021 25.90 507th 688 26.3%
2022 57.76 271st 699 61.2%
2023 42.54 406th 699 41.9%
2024 18.03 570th 697 18.2%
See the entire list of Illinois High School Rankings!

Rank History for high school Special Education students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 67.56 63rd 493 87.2%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.94 408th 585 30.3%
2019 23.61 511th 639 20.0%
2021 28.36 457th 611 25.2%
2022 71.73 116th 626 81.5%
2023 69.34 129th 644 80.0%
2024 12.16 609th 639 4.7%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for high school Female students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.67 450th 620 27.4%
2019 24.80 504th 665 24.2%
2021 26.10 462nd 639 27.7%
2022 62.95 229th 658 65.2%
2023 40.57 400th 656 39.0%
2024 13.85 589th 664 11.3%
See the entire list of Best Illinois High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for high school Male students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.97 330th 619 46.7%
2019 52.82 278th 675 58.8%
2021 24.91 485th 653 25.7%
2022 49.17 330th 664 50.3%
2023 43.86 361st 668 46.0%
2024 23.95 488th 668 26.9%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.10 192nd 291 34.0%
2019 21.54 258th 317 18.6%
2021 16.60 291st 317 8.2%
2022 56.22 121st 335 63.9%
2023 57.44 106th 333 68.2%
2024 11.57 325th 336 3.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Arcola High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.40 340th 548 38.0%
2019 42.14 278th 552 49.6%
2021 25.62 411th 553 25.7%
2022 50.53 254th 560 54.6%
2023 21.98 472nd 557 15.3%
2024 20.57 452nd 554 18.4%
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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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Enrollment information for Arcola High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 193 1 1 11 n/a n/a n/a 0 206
1989 192 n/a n/a 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 201
1990 197 n/a n/a 14 n/a n/a n/a 0 211
1991 208 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1992 290 0 3 23 0 n/a n/a 0 316
1993 299 0 0 26 0 n/a n/a 0 325
1994 281 0 4 24 0 n/a n/a 0 309
1995 292 0 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1996 292 0 3 39 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1997 281 0 5 43 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1998 293 0 4 43 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1999 265 0 4 48 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2000 283 0 5 42 0 n/a n/a 0 330
2001 277 0 5 52 0 n/a n/a 0 334
2002 138 1 3 59 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2003 138 1 3 59 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2004 251 0 3 61 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2005 230 0 5 77 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2006 221 0 1 81 0 n/a n/a 0 303
2007 206 0 1 90 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2008 203 0 2 107 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2009 191 0 2 117 0 n/a n/a 0 310
2010 175 1 3 126 0 n/a n/a 0 305
2011 183 1 2 130 0 0 2 0 318
2012 184 3 4 133 0 0 5 0 329
2013 169 0 3 120 0 0 14 0 306
2014 161 0 3 125 0 0 13 0 302
2015 169 0 3 135 0 0 19 0 326
2016 183 0 3 132 0 0 18 0 336
2017 197 1 2 145 0 0 1 0 346
2018 186 1 2 150 0 0 1 0 340
2019 176 2 2 150 0 1 1 0 332
2020 164 3 2 142 0 0 2 0 313
2021 175 4 3 141 0 0 1 0 324
2022 157 3 2 144 0 0 1 0 307
2023 150 6 1 132 0 0 1 0 290

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 Arcola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 15.4 13.3 n/a
1989 201 14.7 13.6 n/a
1990 211 14.7 14.3 n/a
1991 221 14.2 15.5 n/a
1992 316 20.5 15.4 n/a
1993 325 20.5 15.9 n/a
1994 309 21.5 14.4 n/a
1995 334 20.1 16.6 n/a
1996 334 20.1 16.6 n/a
1997 329 23.0 14.3 n/a
1998 340 23.0 14.8 n/a
1999 317 24.0 13.2 n/a
2000 330 24.5 13.5 n/a
2001 334 25.0 13.4 n/a
2002 201 26.0 7.7 30.3
2003 201 26.0 7.7 30.3
2004 315 24.5 12.9 15.6
2005 312 23.0 13.6 11.9
2006 303 19.0 15.9 16.2
2007 297 32.0 9.3 17.5
2008 312 18.0 17.3 28.5
2009 310 17.5 17.7 29.7
2010 305 20.5 14.8 33.1
2011 318 22.0 14.4 29.2
2012 329 22.5 14.6 33.1
2013 306 n/a n/a 37.9
2014 302 25.5 11.8 44
2015 326 25.0 13.0 50.6
2016 336 24.0 14.0 36.6
2017 346 24.5 14.1 37.3
2018 340 24.3 13.9 48.5
2019 332 26.4 12.5 47
2020 313 27.6 11.3 39.9
2021 324 n/a n/a n/a
2022 307 24.1 12.7 44.3
2023 290 25.7 11.2 54.5

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 Arcola High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 206 15.4 13.3 n/a
1989 201 14.7 13.6 n/a
1990 211 14.7 14.3 n/a
1991 221 14.2 15.5 n/a
1992 316 20.5 15.4 n/a
1993 325 20.5 15.9 n/a
1994 309 21.5 14.4 n/a
1995 334 20.1 16.6 n/a
1996 334 20.1 16.6 n/a
1997 329 23.0 14.3 n/a
1998 340 23.0 14.8 n/a
1999 317 24.0 13.2 n/a
2000 330 24.5 13.5 n/a
2001 334 25.0 13.4 n/a
2002 201 26.0 7.7 30.3
2003 201 26.0 7.7 30.3
2004 315 24.5 12.9 15.6
2005 312 23.0 13.6 11.9
2006 303 19.0 15.9 16.2
2007 297 32.0 9.3 17.5
2008 312 18.0 17.3 28.5
2009 310 17.5 17.7 29.7
2010 305 20.5 14.8 33.1
2011 318 22.0 14.4 29.2
2012 329 22.5 14.6 33.1
2013 306 n/a n/a 37.9
2014 302 25.5 11.8 44
2015 326 25.0 13.0 50.6
2016 336 24.0 14.0 36.6
2017 346 24.5 14.1 37.3
2018 340 24.3 13.9 48.5
2019 332 26.4 12.5 47
2020 313 27.6 11.3 39.9
2021 324 n/a n/a n/a
2022 307 24.1 12.7 44.3
2023 290 25.7 11.2 54.5

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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%98.5%98.5%98.5%99.1%97.9%99.4%
201699.1%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.1%97.7%16.2%
201799.2%98.6%98.6%98.6%99.2%98.0%99.2%34.7%
201898.5%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.8%98.2%98.8%44.6%
201999.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%99.4%98.5%99.4%62.4%
202199.4%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.4%99.1%99.4%97.5%
202299.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%96.7%
202399.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.3%
202499.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Arcola High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $306 (2.5%) $12,156 (97.5%) $12,463
2020 $399 (3.2%) $12,204 (96.8%) $12,603
2021 $786 (6.3%) $11,682 (93.7%) $12,468
2022 $786 (6.3%) $11,682 (93.7%) $12,468
2023 $806 (5.1%) $14,981 (94.9%) $15,787
2024 $499 (3.1%) $15,622 (96.9%) $16,121

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Arcola 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 720th of 1356 Middle schoolsRanks 874th of 1367 Middle schools
 10.8%
Ranks 445th of 701 High schoolsRanks 406th of 699 High schools
 5.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola High School)34.326
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola CUSD 306)34.326
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)41.237.9
 3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Arcola High School)22.98
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Arcola CUSD 306)22.98
 14.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.926.9
 3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola High School)25.417.5
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola CUSD 306)25.417.5
 7.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)39.640.5
 0.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Arcola High School)30.510
 20.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Arcola CUSD 306)30.510
 20.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)32.625.7
 6.9%
8th Grade Science (Arcola High School)44.157.5
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Arcola CUSD 306)44.157.5
 13.4%
   8th Grade Science (Illinois)5552
 3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Arcola High School)9.114.3
 5.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Arcola CUSD 306)9.114.3
 5.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola High School)23.617.2
 6.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Arcola CUSD 306)23.617.2
 6.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Arcola High School)3550
 15%
   End of Course Science (Arcola CUSD 306)3550
 15%
   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 Students332290
 12.7%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic150132
 12%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White176150
 14.8%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47%54.5%
 7.5%


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Arcola High School ranks in the bottom 18.2% of Illinois high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 290 students attended Arcola High School.

Arcola High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arcola Elementary School

Students at Arcola High School are 52% White, 46% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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