Is Deland-Weldon High School a good school?

Deland-Weldon High School ranks 287 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Deland-Weldon High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 47 students attended Deland-Weldon High School.

What is the racial makeup of Deland-Weldon High School?

Students at Deland-Weldon High School are 94% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Deland-Weldon High School?

Deland-Weldon High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Deland-Weldon Elementary School Middle : Deland-Weldon Middle School

Deland-Weldon High School

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Deland-Weldon High School is a small public high school located in De Land, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of just 47 students. The school is part of the Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 district, which is ranked 500 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Deland-Weldon High School faces several challenges, including its small size, fluctuating performance, low test scores, and high chronic absenteeism. The school's test scores are consistently lower than the state averages, with only 9.1% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 26.1%. Deland-Weldon High School's four-year graduation rates have also fluctuated, ranging from a high of 90.9% in 2017-2018 to a low of 87.5% in 2022-2023 and 2021-2022. In comparison, nearby schools like Cerro Gordo Junior and Senior High School, LeRoy High School, and Mahomet-Seymour High School have higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism.

Despite the school's high spending per student, which has increased from $17,160 in 2019-2020 to $24,253 in 2022-2023, and its relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 6.4 to 8.4 in recent years, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes. Addressing the school's challenges and implementing targeted interventions to improve student achievement and engagement could be crucial for Deland-Weldon High School's long-term success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

304 E IL Route 10
De Land, IL 61839-7020

(217) 664-3314

District: Deland-Weldon CUSD 57

SchoolDigger Rank:
287^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,237

Feeder schools for Deland-Weldon High School:

Elementary:	Deland-Weldon Elementary School
Middle:	Deland-Weldon Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 6.4

Number of students: 47

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

2.1%

American Indian:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deland-Weldon High School ranks better than 58.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.09. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Deland-Weldon 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 Deland-Weldon High School is $33,237.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deland-Weldon High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deland-Weldon High School 287^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Deland-Weldon High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Deland-Weldon CUSD 57:

SchoolDigger ranks Deland-Weldon CUSD 57 500^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deland-Weldon High School

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Rank History for all students at Deland-Weldon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	44.21	382^nd	586	34.8%
2004	85.85	56^th	592	90.5%
2006	44.54	387^th	596	35.1%
2007	23.67	502^nd	612	18.0%
2008	26.51	502^nd	624	19.6%
2009	72.42	176^th	632	72.2%
2010	49.35	384^th	643	40.3%
2011	47.09	398^th	655	39.2%
2012	43.52	430^th	665	35.3%
2013	24.17	527^th	670	21.3%
2014	46.24	400^th	670	40.3%
2015	53.18	240^th	614	60.9%
2016	56.34	226^th	643	64.9%
2017	32.75	455^th	642	29.1%
2018	23.75	514^th	647	20.6%
2019	25.61	534^th	701	23.8%
2021	19.13	561^st	688	18.5%
2022	69.10	176^th	699	74.8%
2023	15.36	600^th	699	14.2%
2024	52.09	287^th	697	58.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Deland-Weldon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	15.69	524^th	585	10.4%
2019	29.07	473^rd	639	26.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Deland-Weldon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.52	567^th	665	14.7%

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Rank History for White students at Deland-Weldon High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	12.33	511^th	548	6.8%
2019	13.25	518^th	552	6.2%
2021	9.71	530^th	553	4.2%
2022	47.20	278^th	560	50.4%
2023	7.26	543^rd	557	2.5%
2024	42.18	276^th	554	50.2%

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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 Deland-Weldon High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1989	90	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	90
1990	89	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	89
1991	75	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	76
1992	71	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	71
1993	74	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	74
1994	69	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	69
1995	88	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	88
1996	88	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	88
1997	89	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	89
1998	79	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	79
1999	62	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	62
2000	58	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	58
2001	48	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	48
2002	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	60
2003	60	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	60
2004	53	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	53
2005	45	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	47
2006	47	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	47
2007	53	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	53
2008	59	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	60
2009	53	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	54
2010	50	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	50
2011	50	0	0	0	0	0	0	50
2012	45	2	0	0	0	0	0	47
2013	47	2	0	2	0	0	0	51
2014	55	2	0	1	0	0	0	58
2015	59	0	0	0	0	0	1	60
2016	58	0	0	0	0	0	1	59
2017	60	0	0	0	0	0	0	60
2018	54	0	0	0	0	0	0	54
2019	66	0	0	1	0	0	0	67
2020	57	0	0	1	0	0	0	58
2021	51	0	0	2	0	0	0	53
2022	52	0	0	2	0	0	1	55
2023	44	0	0	1	1	0	1	47

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 Deland-Weldon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	90	8.0	11.2	n/a
1990	89	7.5	11.8	n/a
1991	76	7.5	10.1	n/a
1992	71	7.4	9.5	n/a
1993	74	6.5	11.4	n/a
1994	69	5.5	12.5	n/a
1995	88	7.2	12.2	n/a
1996	88	7.2	12.2	n/a
1997	89	7.2	12.4	n/a
1998	79	9.2	8.6	n/a
1999	62	9.6	6.5	n/a
2000	58	10.1	5.7	n/a
2001	48	11.0	4.4	n/a
2002	60	10.8	5.6	30
2003	60	10.8	5.6	30
2004	53	9.8	5.4	28.3
2005	47	8.3	5.7	25.5
2006	47	8.0	5.9	25.5
2007	53	15.0	3.5	32.1
2008	60	9.0	6.7	30
2009	54	8.1	6.7	20.4
2010	50	8.5	5.8	28
2011	50	8.3	5.9	34
2012	47	8.3	5.6	40.4
2013	51	9.7	5.2	37.3
2014	58	10.3	5.5	41.4
2015	60	9.0	6.6	51.7
2016	59	9.0	6.5	30.5
2017	60	9.2	6.4	46.7
2018	54	6.9	7.7	44.4
2019	67	6.5	10.3	55.2
2020	58	6.8	8.4	34.5
2021	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	55	6.5	8.4	41.8
2023	47	7.2	6.4	34

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 Deland-Weldon High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	90	8.0	11.2	n/a
1990	89	7.5	11.8	n/a
1991	76	7.5	10.1	n/a
1992	71	7.4	9.5	n/a
1993	74	6.5	11.4	n/a
1994	69	5.5	12.5	n/a
1995	88	7.2	12.2	n/a
1996	88	7.2	12.2	n/a
1997	89	7.2	12.4	n/a
1998	79	9.2	8.6	n/a
1999	62	9.6	6.5	n/a
2000	58	10.1	5.7	n/a
2001	48	11.0	4.4	n/a
2002	60	10.8	5.6	30
2003	60	10.8	5.6	30
2004	53	9.8	5.4	28.3
2005	47	8.3	5.7	25.5
2006	47	8.0	5.9	25.5
2007	53	15.0	3.5	32.1
2008	60	9.0	6.7	30
2009	54	8.1	6.7	20.4
2010	50	8.5	5.8	28
2011	50	8.3	5.9	34
2012	47	8.3	5.6	40.4
2013	51	9.7	5.2	37.3
2014	58	10.3	5.5	41.4
2015	60	9.0	6.6	51.7
2016	59	9.0	6.5	30.5
2017	60	9.2	6.4	46.7
2018	54	6.9	7.7	44.4
2019	67	6.5	10.3	55.2
2020	58	6.8	8.4	34.5
2021	53	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	55	6.5	8.4	41.8
2023	47	7.2	6.4	34

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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