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Edwards County High School

Summary:

Edwards County High School is a public high school in Albion, Illinois, serving 262 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Edwards County CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 280 out of 813 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating from a high of 64th out of 643 Illinois high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 399th out of 699 in 2022-2023. While the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, it performs relatively better for special education and disabled students. The school's graduation rate has also been variable, ranging from a high of 90% in 2019-2020 to a low of 69.9% in 2021-2022, and the dropout rate has ranged from 3.7% to 9.8% in recent years. Academically, the school's performance in mathematics and English language arts is generally below the state average, but its science performance, as measured by the Illinois Science Assessment, is above the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mount Carmel High School and Fairfield Community High School, Edwards County High School generally performs worse in terms of statewide ranking, graduation rates, and academic performance. However, Grayville Junior Senior High School, which is closer in proximity, appears to have similar or slightly better performance in some areas. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Edwards County High School, at 40.84%, may be a significant factor contributing to the school's overall challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 361 W Main St
       Albion, IL  62806-1011

(618) 445-2325

District: Edwards County CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
395th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,685 Help


Feeder schools for Edwards County High School:

Elementary:    Albion Grade School
    West Salem Grade School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.7 Help
Number of students:  262

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.4%
Hispanic:
1.9%
Two or more races:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Edwards County High School ranks worse than 56.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.47. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edwards County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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 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 Edwards County High School is $13,685.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Edwards County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwards County High School 395th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Edwards County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Edwards County CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Edwards County CUSD 1 280th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Edwards County High School

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Rank History for all students at Edwards County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 64.19 215th 586 63.3%
2004 49.72 357th 592 39.7%
2005 66.28 197th 590 66.6%
2006 63.00 232nd 596 61.1%
2007 68.60 194th 612 68.3%
2008 36.07 455th 624 27.1%
2009 48.88 369th 632 41.6%
2010 52.79 356th 643 44.6%
2011 63.41 274th 655 58.2%
2012 50.68 379th 665 43.0%
2013 63.11 276th 670 58.8%
2014 51.30 358th 670 46.6%
2015 34.32 385th 614 37.3%
2016 78.89 64th 643 90.0%
2017 37.88 413th 642 35.7%
2018 64.65 199th 647 69.2%
2019 59.07 253rd 701 63.9%
2021 69.52 171st 688 75.1%
2022 67.41 193rd 699 72.4%
2023 43.14 399th 699 42.9%
2024 39.47 395th 697 43.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Edwards County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.24 65th 473 86.3%
2021 48.18 153rd 453 66.2%
2023 33.08 271st 476 43.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edwards County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.39 188th 585 67.9%
2019 54.97 251st 639 60.7%
2021 72.26 106th 611 82.7%
2022 69.92 130th 626 79.2%
2023 54.62 247th 644 61.6%
2024 21.41 517th 639 19.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Edwards County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.73 184th 620 70.3%
2019 62.46 223rd 665 66.5%
2021 65.94 186th 639 70.9%
2022 67.20 186th 658 71.7%
2023 51.45 302nd 656 54.0%
2024 37.32 402nd 664 39.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Edwards County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.60 201st 428 53.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Edwards County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.84 239th 619 61.4%
2019 51.90 292nd 675 56.7%
2021 68.63 163rd 653 75.0%
2022 63.77 202nd 664 69.6%
2023 35.23 441st 668 34.0%
2024 40.34 373rd 668 44.2%
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Rank History for White students at Edwards County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.32 245th 548 55.3%
2019 41.49 287th 552 48.0%
2021 57.06 200th 553 63.8%
2022 53.62 232nd 560 58.6%
2023 24.53 449th 557 19.4%
2024 24.16 424th 554 23.5%
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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.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Edwards County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 357 1 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 360
1990 371 n/a 1 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 374
1991 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1992 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 389 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 363 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1995 368 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1996 368 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1997 348 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1998 308 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 310
1999 289 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2000 311 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 299 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2002 298 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2003 298 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 304
2004 294 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2005 285 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 294
2006 305 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 2 313
2007 311 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 318
2008 319 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 325
2009 320 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2010 278 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 285
2011 264 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 271
2012 243 5 1 4 0 0 3 0 256
2013 240 6 0 5 0 0 3 0 254
2014 251 7 1 5 0 0 3 0 267
2015 249 5 1 4 0 0 4 0 263
2016 269 5 1 3 0 0 4 0 282
2017 266 4 1 5 0 0 4 0 280
2018 275 3 2 5 0 0 4 0 289
2019 285 1 3 4 0 0 5 0 298
2020 269 0 3 6 0 0 6 0 284
2021 250 1 5 4 0 0 5 0 265
2022 218 2 2 2 0 0 4 0 228
2023 250 1 2 5 0 0 4 0 262

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 Edwards County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 24.0 15.0 n/a
1990 374 23.0 16.2 n/a
1991 355 23.0 15.4 n/a
1992 367 23.0 15.9 n/a
1993 391 24.0 16.3 n/a
1994 364 24.0 15.2 n/a
1995 371 24.0 15.5 n/a
1996 371 24.0 15.5 n/a
1997 351 24.1 14.6 n/a
1998 310 23.1 13.4 n/a
1999 292 23.3 12.5 n/a
2000 312 24.5 12.7 n/a
2001 301 25.3 11.9 n/a
2002 304 24.0 12.7 16.4
2003 304 24.0 12.7 16.4
2004 300 23.5 12.8 18.7
2005 294 23.0 12.8 19.7
2006 313 24.0 13.0 20.6
2007 318 22.0 14.5 19.4
2008 325 19.0 17.1 22.8
2009 323 23.0 14.0 27.9
2010 285 22.5 12.6 29.3
2011 271 21.0 12.9 31.4
2012 256 22.0 11.6 28.1
2013 254 25.3 10.0 26
2014 267 21.0 12.7 31.1
2015 263 19.0 13.8 34.6
2016 282 19.0 14.8 29.1
2017 280 19.5 14.3 27.1
2018 289 19.8 14.5 31.1
2019 298 19.8 15.0 31.9
2020 284 20.8 13.6 33.5
2021 265 n/a n/a n/a
2022 228 20.9 10.9 34.2
2023 262 20.5 12.7 40.8

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 Edwards County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 360 24.0 15.0 n/a
1990 374 23.0 16.2 n/a
1991 355 23.0 15.4 n/a
1992 367 23.0 15.9 n/a
1993 391 24.0 16.3 n/a
1994 364 24.0 15.2 n/a
1995 371 24.0 15.5 n/a
1996 371 24.0 15.5 n/a
1997 351 24.1 14.6 n/a
1998 310 23.1 13.4 n/a
1999 292 23.3 12.5 n/a
2000 312 24.5 12.7 n/a
2001 301 25.3 11.9 n/a
2002 304 24.0 12.7 16.4
2003 304 24.0 12.7 16.4
2004 300 23.5 12.8 18.7
2005 294 23.0 12.8 19.7
2006 313 24.0 13.0 20.6
2007 318 22.0 14.5 19.4
2008 325 19.0 17.1 22.8
2009 323 23.0 14.0 27.9
2010 285 22.5 12.6 29.3
2011 271 21.0 12.9 31.4
2012 256 22.0 11.6 28.1
2013 254 25.3 10.0 26
2014 267 21.0 12.7 31.1
2015 263 19.0 13.8 34.6
2016 282 19.0 14.8 29.1
2017 280 19.5 14.3 27.1
2018 289 19.8 14.5 31.1
2019 298 19.8 15.0 31.9
2020 284 20.8 13.6 33.5
2021 265 n/a n/a n/a
2022 228 20.9 10.9 34.2
2023 262 20.5 12.7 40.8

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

Edwards County High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%99.7%
201699.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%21.4%
201799.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%100.0%21.8%
201899.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%99.7%21.0%
2019100.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%99.7%99.3%50.2%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.9%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%99.5%100.0%98.2%
2023100.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%99.6%100.0%98.9%
202499.6%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%99.6%99.2%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Edwards County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $82 (0.8%) $10,143 (99.2%) $10,225
2020 $112 (1.1%) $9,949 (98.9%) $10,061
2021 $102 (1.0%) $10,272 (99.0%) $10,374
2022 $102 (1.0%) $10,272 (99.0%) $10,374
2023 $119 (1.0%) $12,048 (99.0%) $12,167
2024 $1,215 (8.9%) $12,470 (91.1%) $13,685

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Edwards County 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 253rd of 701 High schoolsRanks 399th of 699 High schools
 21%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Edwards County High School)24.615.7
 8.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Edwards County CUSD 1)24.615.7
 8.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County High School)33.913.8
 20.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Edwards County CUSD 1)33.913.8
 20.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Edwards County High School)40.953.1
 12.2%
   End of Course Science (Edwards County CUSD 1)40.953.1
 12.2%
   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 Students298262
 12.1%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic45
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White285250
 12.3%
Two or More Races54
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients31.9%40.8%
 9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Edwards County High School

Edwards County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Albion Grade School
Elementary : West Salem Grade School

Students at Edwards County High School are 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Edwards County High School.

Edwards County High School ranks 395th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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