Is Armstrong High School a good school?

Armstrong High School ranks in the bottom 23.4% of Illinois high schools.

How many students attend Armstrong High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 135 students attended Armstrong High School.

What is the racial makeup of Armstrong High School?

Students at Armstrong High School are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Armstrong High School?

Armstrong High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Armstrong-Ellis Elementary School Elementary : Potomac Elementary School

Armstrong High School

Summary:

Armstrong High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Armstrong, Illinois, with a total enrollment of 135 students. The school is part of the Armstrong Township HSD 225 district, which is ranked 754 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Armstrong High School is facing significant challenges in academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance on standardized tests like the SAT and Illinois Science Assessment is well below the state averages, with only 6.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 75.0% to 87.5%, which is generally lower than the state average. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate is significantly higher than the state average, reaching 45.1% in 2021-2022, compared to the state's 28.6%.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Danville High School, Hoopeston Area High School, and St. Joseph-Ogden High School, Armstrong High School's academic performance, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism rates are generally lower. For example, St. Joseph-Ogden High School, located about 15 miles from Armstrong High School, has significantly higher academic performance, with 38% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to Armstrong High School's 6.9%. The school's fluctuating performance and inconsistent subgroup results suggest that it may be struggling to implement effective and sustainable strategies to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 9-12

30474 Smith
Armstrong, IL 61812-6910

(217) 569-2122

District: Armstrong Township HSD 225

SchoolDigger Rank:
534^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $41,630

Feeder schools for Armstrong High School:

Elementary:	Armstrong-Ellis Elementary School
	Potomac Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.0

Number of students: 135

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Armstrong High School ranks worse than 76.6% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.27. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Armstrong 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 Armstrong High School is $41,630.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Armstrong High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong High School 534^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Armstrong High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Armstrong Township HSD 225:

SchoolDigger ranks Armstrong Township HSD 225 754^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Armstrong High School

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Rank History for all students at Armstrong High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	61.91	229^th	586	60.9%
2004	69.11	180^th	592	69.6%
2005	82.24	71^st	590	88.0%
2006	57.12	286^th	596	52.0%
2007	31.11	469^th	612	23.4%
2008	59.10	290^th	624	53.5%
2009	53.31	335^th	632	47.0%
2010	50.25	377^th	643	41.4%
2011	76.04	149^th	655	77.3%
2012	41.43	449^th	665	32.5%
2013	38.06	456^th	670	31.9%
2014	52.78	347^th	670	48.2%
2015	65.55	167^th	614	72.8%
2016	45.98	329^th	643	48.8%
2017	34.89	437^th	642	31.9%
2018	23.95	513^th	647	20.7%
2019	32.87	487^th	701	30.5%
2021	35.11	435^th	688	36.8%
2022	52.22	326^th	699	53.4%
2023	53.12	292^nd	699	58.2%
2024	21.27	534^th	697	23.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Armstrong High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	34.32	410^th	585	29.9%
2022	58.09	218^th	626	65.2%
2024	29.03	451^st	639	29.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Armstrong High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	21.89	498^th	620	19.7%
2019	38.98	409^th	665	38.5%
2021	29.35	439^th	639	31.3%
2022	66.79	193^rd	658	70.7%
2023	25.64	484^th	656	26.2%
2024	26.56	470^th	664	29.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Armstrong High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	25.46	485^th	619	21.6%
2019	27.49	496^th	675	26.5%
2021	41.26	354^th	653	45.8%
2022	21.07	532^nd	664	19.9%
2023	69.40	159^th	668	76.2%
2024	17.94	547^th	668	18.1%

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Rank History for White students at Armstrong High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.89	516^th	548	5.8%
2019	15.13	508^th	552	8.0%
2021	23.77	434^th	553	21.5%
2022	36.84	356^th	560	36.4%
2023	30.12	395^th	557	29.1%
2024	10.27	533^rd	554	3.8%

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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 Armstrong High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	89	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	89
1990	87	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	87
1991	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1992	86	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	86
1993	97	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	97
1994	87	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	87
1995	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
1996	197	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	197
1997	204	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1998	202	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	204
1999	196	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	198
2000	183	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	183
2001	168	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2002	167	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2003	167	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2004	174	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2005	182	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
2006	190	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	193
2007	118	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2008	200	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	201
2009	175	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	177
2010	161	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	163
2011	152	5	0	0	0	0	3	0	160
2012	137	4	0	3	0	0	2	0	146
2013	126	3	0	3	0	0	2	0	134
2014	120	4	0	1	0	0	3	0	128
2015	110	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	115
2016	134	1	0	0	0	0	4	0	139
2017	131	3	0	0	0	0	4	0	138
2018	127	2	0	0	0	0	5	0	134
2019	126	2	0	1	0	0	5	0	134
2020	132	1	0	4	0	0	2	0	139
2021	127	2	0	5	0	0	4	0	138
2022	125	2	0	6	0	0	3	0	136
2023	125	1	0	5	0	0	4	0	135

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 Armstrong High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	89	10.3	8.6	n/a
1990	87	9.3	9.3	n/a
1991	97	9.4	10.3	n/a
1992	86	9.8	8.7	n/a
1993	97	8.8	11.0	n/a
1994	87	11.0	7.9	n/a
1995	197	15.5	12.7	n/a
1996	197	15.5	12.7	n/a
1997	204	17.0	12.0	n/a
1998	204	17.0	12.0	n/a
1999	198	18.7	10.6	n/a
2000	183	18.0	10.2	n/a
2001	169	15.0	11.3	n/a
2002	170	15.4	11.0	17.6
2003	170	15.4	11.0	17.6
2004	176	13.9	12.7	19.3
2005	184	14.9	12.3	22.8
2006	193	16.0	12.1	25.4
2007	118	19.0	6.2	50
2008	201	13.0	15.5	27.4
2009	177	12.8	13.8	26.7
2010	163	13.3	12.2	25.9
2011	160	13.3	12.0	32.5
2012	146	13.1	11.1	34.9
2013	134	n/a	n/a	40.3
2014	128	n/a	n/a	40.6
2015	115	16.0	7.1	39.1
2016	139	17.0	8.1	43.9
2017	138	18.0	7.6	37
2018	134	18.0	7.4	42.5
2019	134	16.5	8.1	38.8
2020	139	n/a	n/a	39.6
2021	138	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	136	15.0	9.0	36.8
2023	135	15.0	9.0	44.4

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 Armstrong High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	89	10.3	8.6	n/a
1990	87	9.3	9.3	n/a
1991	97	9.4	10.3	n/a
1992	86	9.8	8.7	n/a
1993	97	8.8	11.0	n/a
1994	87	11.0	7.9	n/a
1995	197	15.5	12.7	n/a
1996	197	15.5	12.7	n/a
1997	204	17.0	12.0	n/a
1998	204	17.0	12.0	n/a
1999	198	18.7	10.6	n/a
2000	183	18.0	10.2	n/a
2001	169	15.0	11.3	n/a
2002	170	15.4	11.0	17.6
2003	170	15.4	11.0	17.6
2004	176	13.9	12.7	19.3
2005	184	14.9	12.3	22.8
2006	193	16.0	12.1	25.4
2007	118	19.0	6.2	50
2008	201	13.0	15.5	27.4
2009	177	12.8	13.8	26.7
2010	163	13.3	12.2	25.9
2011	160	13.3	12.0	32.5
2012	146	13.1	11.1	34.9
2013	134	n/a	n/a	40.3
2014	128	n/a	n/a	40.6
2015	115	16.0	7.1	39.1
2016	139	17.0	8.1	43.9
2017	138	18.0	7.6	37
2018	134	18.0	7.4	42.5
2019	134	16.5	8.1	38.8
2020	139	n/a	n/a	39.6
2021	138	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	136	15.0	9.0	36.8
2023	135	15.0	9.0	44.4

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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