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Brown County High School

Summary:

Brown County High School is a public high school located in Mount Sterling, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 212 students. The school is part of the Brown County CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 456 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Brown County High School has seen fluctuating academic performance, ranking as high as 107 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2021-2022 (4-star rating) but as low as 516 out of 614 in 2014-2015 (1-star rating). The school's performance on standardized tests is mixed compared to state averages, with lower proficiency rates in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, but stronger performance in ISA Science. The school excels in supporting certain student subgroups, such as female and low socioeconomic status students, but has more variable performance for white students. Graduation and dropout rates have also been inconsistent, with a high four-year graduation rate of 98.0% in 2022-2023 but a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.1% in 2020-2021 to 20.4% in 2023-2024.

Compared to nearby schools, Brown County High School generally outperforms Southeastern Junior/Senior High School and Griggsville-Perry High School in academic metrics, but lags behind the higher-performing Central High School. The school's strong performance for low socioeconomic status students is noteworthy, but the high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients suggests the need to address the chronic absenteeism issue and continue supporting the diverse needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 500 E Main St
       Mount Sterling, IL  62353-1377

(217) 773-7702

District: Brown County CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
332nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,888 Help


Feeder schools for Brown County High School:

Elementary:    Brown County Elementary School
Middle:    Brown County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.6 Help
Number of students:  212

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
3.3%
African American:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brown County High School ranks better than 52.4% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.06. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brown 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 Brown County High School is $14,888.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brown County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County High School 332nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Brown County High School in the ranking list.)

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Brown County CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Brown County CUSD 1 456th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brown County High School

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Rank History for all students at Brown County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 43.31 394th 586 32.8%
2004 31.51 459th 592 22.5%
2005 62.99 236th 590 60.0%
2006 27.11 478th 596 19.8%
2007 39.48 418th 612 31.7%
2008 38.34 445th 624 28.7%
2009 74.33 163rd 632 74.2%
2010 63.37 255th 643 60.3%
2011 48.72 387th 655 40.9%
2012 68.88 204th 665 69.3%
2013 37.98 457th 670 31.8%
2014 75.06 152nd 670 77.3%
2015 19.51 516th 614 16.0%
2016 28.96 475th 643 26.1%
2017 49.82 318th 642 50.5%
2018 57.08 259th 647 60.0%
2019 60.76 235th 701 66.5%
2021 74.39 141st 688 79.5%
2022 80.90 107th 699 84.7%
2023 63.43 217th 699 69.0%
2024 47.06 332nd 697 52.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brown County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.51 151st 585 74.2%
2019 70.45 121st 639 81.1%
2021 81.33 80th 611 86.9%
2022 88.25 38th 626 93.9%
2023 63.74 180th 644 72.0%
2024 50.27 270th 639 57.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Brown County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.71 336th 620 45.8%
2019 73.29 144th 665 78.3%
2021 63.30 201st 639 68.5%
2022 91.30 40th 658 93.9%
2023 74.16 137th 656 79.1%
2024 34.95 417th 664 37.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Brown County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.30 168th 619 72.9%
2019 41.85 391st 675 42.1%
2021 79.81 103rd 653 84.2%
2022 52.08 293rd 664 55.9%
2023 52.19 290th 668 56.6%
2024 58.93 222nd 668 66.8%
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Rank History for White students at Brown County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.88 293rd 548 46.5%
2019 43.82 264th 552 52.2%
2021 54.78 209th 553 62.2%
2022 68.86 142nd 560 74.6%
2023 49.71 247th 557 55.7%
2024 28.41 391st 554 29.4%
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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.

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 Brown 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 281 n/a n/a n/a 2 n/a n/a 0 283
1990 263 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 263
1991 246 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1992 251 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 254
1993 250 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 263 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1995 287 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1996 287 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 289
1997 293 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 298 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1999 291 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
2000 281 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2001 274 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
2002 233 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2003 233 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2004 221 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2005 232 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 236
2006 228 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2007 258 0 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 261
2008 268 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 2 274
2009 268 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 2 276
2010 242 1 5 0 0 n/a n/a 2 250
2011 237 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 244
2012 214 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 220
2013 207 0 3 1 0 0 1 0 212
2014 203 0 0 2 0 1 1 0 207
2015 207 0 1 2 1 0 2 0 213
2016 179 0 1 3 1 0 4 0 188
2017 177 0 1 2 1 0 3 0 184
2018 187 0 1 2 2 0 3 0 195
2019 193 1 0 3 1 0 3 0 201
2020 204 1 0 4 0 0 1 0 210
2021 211 2 0 3 1 0 2 0 219
2022 206 5 0 5 0 0 3 0 219
2023 197 6 0 7 0 0 2 0 212

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 Brown County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 22.0 12.8 n/a
1990 263 20.5 12.8 n/a
1991 246 20.5 12.0 n/a
1992 254 22.0 11.5 n/a
1993 253 22.0 11.5 n/a
1994 266 21.5 12.4 n/a
1995 289 21.5 13.4 n/a
1996 289 21.5 13.4 n/a
1997 293 23.5 12.5 n/a
1998 298 25.5 11.7 n/a
1999 291 26.5 11.0 n/a
2000 282 26.8 10.5 n/a
2001 276 26.4 10.5 n/a
2002 235 24.0 9.8 19.6
2003 235 24.0 9.8 19.6
2004 223 23.0 9.7 17
2005 236 23.0 10.3 21.2
2006 232 22.5 10.3 23.3
2007 261 22.0 11.9 24.1
2008 274 20.0 13.7 26.5
2009 276 22.9 12.1 32.5
2010 250 22.8 10.9 37.9
2011 244 22.5 10.8 34.8
2012 220 22.5 9.7 36.8
2013 212 21.3 9.9 39.2
2014 207 19.5 10.6 39.6
2015 213 16.0 13.3 33.8
2016 188 17.0 11.0 30.3
2017 184 18.4 9.9 36.4
2018 195 19.1 10.1 42.6
2019 201 21.0 9.5 38.8
2020 210 19.0 11.0 36.2
2021 219 n/a n/a n/a
2022 219 19.1 11.4 32.4
2023 212 18.2 11.6 39.2

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 Brown County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 283 22.0 12.8 n/a
1990 263 20.5 12.8 n/a
1991 246 20.5 12.0 n/a
1992 254 22.0 11.5 n/a
1993 253 22.0 11.5 n/a
1994 266 21.5 12.4 n/a
1995 289 21.5 13.4 n/a
1996 289 21.5 13.4 n/a
1997 293 23.5 12.5 n/a
1998 298 25.5 11.7 n/a
1999 291 26.5 11.0 n/a
2000 282 26.8 10.5 n/a
2001 276 26.4 10.5 n/a
2002 235 24.0 9.8 19.6
2003 235 24.0 9.8 19.6
2004 223 23.0 9.7 17
2005 236 23.0 10.3 21.2
2006 232 22.5 10.3 23.3
2007 261 22.0 11.9 24.1
2008 274 20.0 13.7 26.5
2009 276 22.9 12.1 32.5
2010 250 22.8 10.9 37.9
2011 244 22.5 10.8 34.8
2012 220 22.5 9.7 36.8
2013 212 21.3 9.9 39.2
2014 207 19.5 10.6 39.6
2015 213 16.0 13.3 33.8
2016 188 17.0 11.0 30.3
2017 184 18.4 9.9 36.4
2018 195 19.1 10.1 42.6
2019 201 21.0 9.5 38.8
2020 210 19.0 11.0 36.2
2021 219 n/a n/a n/a
2022 219 19.1 11.4 32.4
2023 212 18.2 11.6 39.2

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

Brown County High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
201699.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%91.4%19.8%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%19.8%100.0%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%24.0%100.0%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%47.3%100.0%
202199.1%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.1%99.5%
202298.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202398.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
202499.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.1%99.5%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $37 (0.9%) $4,136 (99.1%) $4,172
2020 $00 (0.0%) $11,009 (100.0%) $11,009
2021 $290 (2.3%) $12,134 (97.7%) $12,424
2022 $290 (2.3%) $12,134 (97.7%) $12,424
2023 $404 (2.8%) $13,947 (97.2%) $14,351
2024 $350 (2.4%) $14,538 (97.6%) $14,888

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Brown 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 235th of 701 High schoolsRanks 217th of 699 High schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Brown County High School)2724.4
 2.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Brown County CUSD 1)2724.4
 2.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County High School)29.719.5
 10.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Brown County CUSD 1)29.719.5
 10.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Brown County High School)46.675
 28.4%
   End of Course Science (Brown County CUSD 1)46.675
 28.4%
   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 Students201212
 5.5%
African American16
 500%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White193197
 2.1%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.8%39.2%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Brown County High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 212 students attended Brown County High School.

Brown County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brown County Elementary School
Middle : Brown County Middle School

Brown County High School ranks 332nd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Brown County High School are 93% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American.


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