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Palestine High School

Summary:

Palestine High School is a public high school serving 99 students in grades 9-12 in Palestine, Illinois. The school is part of the Palestine CUSD 3 district, which is ranked 727 out of 813 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Palestine High School has seen some strengths, such as a high four-year graduation rate of 93.5% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby Lawrenceville High School (62.9%) and Hutsonville High School (100.0%). However, the school also faces challenges, including a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 41.3% in the 2023-2024 school year, which is much higher than the rates at Oblong High School (24.1%) and Robinson High School (25.5%). The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT, has been mixed, with 18.8% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%, but performing slightly better in English Language Arts at 31.3% proficient or better, just above the state average of 31.1%.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Palestine High School, with 44.44% receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year, may be contributing to the school's challenges. When compared to nearby high schools, Palestine High School generally performs better than Lawrenceville High School and Hutsonville High School, but lags behind Oblong High School and Robinson High School in several key metrics. The school's performance has also fluctuated over the years, suggesting that it may need to focus on addressing the unique needs of its student population to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 102 N Main St
       Palestine, IL  62451-1218

(618) 586-2712

District: Palestine CUSD 3

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,893 Help


Feeder schools for Palestine High School:

Elementary:    Palestine Grade School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  99

Racial breakdown:

White:
98.0%
African American:
1.0%
Hispanic:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Compare Details Palestine High School ranks better than 65.7% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.8. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Palestine 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 Palestine High School is $15,893.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Palestine High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Palestine High School 239th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Palestine High School in the ranking list.)

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Palestine CUSD 3:

SchoolDigger ranks Palestine CUSD 3 727th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Palestine High School

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Rank History for all students at Palestine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 56.67 287th 586 51.0%
2004 70.60 167th 592 71.8%
2005 44.80 384th 590 34.9%
2006 27.97 477th 596 20.0%
2007 60.16 264th 612 56.9%
2008 58.96 291st 624 53.4%
2009 52.08 346th 632 45.3%
2010 68.99 195th 643 69.7%
2011 75.77 153rd 655 76.6%
2012 68.43 207th 665 68.9%
2013 72.16 184th 670 72.5%
2014 57.39 309th 670 53.9%
2015 93.52 30th 614 95.1%
2016 37.59 413th 643 35.8%
2017 62.29 214th 642 66.7%
2018 34.90 439th 647 32.1%
2019 51.01 323rd 701 53.9%
2021 55.12 259th 688 62.4%
2022 62.12 237th 699 66.1%
2023 47.12 364th 699 47.9%
2024 57.80 239th 697 65.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Palestine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Palestine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 74.52 103rd 644 84.0%
2024 77.25 94th 639 85.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Palestine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.53 518th 620 16.5%
2021 47.94 308th 639 51.8%
2023 66.65 183rd 656 72.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Palestine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.78 147th 619 76.3%
2019 55.05 264th 675 60.9%
2023 15.96 573rd 668 14.2%
2024 62.77 200th 668 70.1%
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Rank History for White students at Palestine High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.38 476th 548 13.1%
2019 37.51 322nd 552 41.7%
2021 38.13 301st 553 45.6%
2022 47.29 277th 560 50.5%
2023 29.77 402nd 557 27.8%
2024 39.64 294th 554 46.9%
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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 Palestine High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 170 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 172
1990 162 n/a 3 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 165
1991 198 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1992 193 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 200 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1994 211 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1995 203 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 203 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1998 178 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1999 167 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2000 171 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 172
2001 174 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 176
2002 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2003 166 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2004 189 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2005 161 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 164
2006 160 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 1 163
2007 140 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2008 132 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2009 117 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 117
2010 108 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 109
2011 104 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 106
2012 109 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 111
2013 113 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 115
2014 120 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 122
2015 112 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 113
2016 116 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116
2017 107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 107
2018 90 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90
2019 85 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85
2020 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72
2021 84 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 86
2022 87 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 88
2023 97 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 99

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 Palestine High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
1990 165 11.0 15.0 n/a
1991 201 12.9 15.5 n/a
1992 196 13.0 15.0 n/a
1993 206 13.3 15.5 n/a
1994 216 13.1 16.5 n/a
1995 205 14.4 14.2 n/a
1996 205 14.4 14.2 n/a
1997 186 14.6 12.7 n/a
1998 180 15.5 11.6 n/a
1999 168 13.0 12.9 n/a
2000 172 13.0 13.2 n/a
2001 176 12.1 14.5 n/a
2002 166 12.4 13.4 28.9
2003 166 12.4 13.4 28.9
2004 190 13.0 14.6 27.9
2005 164 11.1 14.8 32.1
2006 163 12.0 13.6 27.2
2007 140 10.0 14.0 23.6
2008 132 10.0 13.2 31.1
2009 117 15.0 7.8 27.4
2010 109 14.0 7.7 27.5
2011 106 14.0 7.5 20.8
2012 111 13.0 8.5 25.2
2013 115 14.4 7.9 33.9
2014 122 8.2 14.8 32
2015 113 9.0 12.5 29.2
2016 116 9.0 12.8 19.8
2017 107 9.4 11.3 20.6
2018 90 10.3 8.7 31.1
2019 85 10.2 8.2 40
2020 72 9.1 7.8 41.7
2021 86 n/a n/a n/a
2022 88 7.7 11.4 45.5
2023 99 8.2 12.0 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 Palestine High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 172 11.0 15.6 n/a
1990 165 11.0 15.0 n/a
1991 201 12.9 15.5 n/a
1992 196 13.0 15.0 n/a
1993 206 13.3 15.5 n/a
1994 216 13.1 16.5 n/a
1995 205 14.4 14.2 n/a
1996 205 14.4 14.2 n/a
1997 186 14.6 12.7 n/a
1998 180 15.5 11.6 n/a
1999 168 13.0 12.9 n/a
2000 172 13.0 13.2 n/a
2001 176 12.1 14.5 n/a
2002 166 12.4 13.4 28.9
2003 166 12.4 13.4 28.9
2004 190 13.0 14.6 27.9
2005 164 11.1 14.8 32.1
2006 163 12.0 13.6 27.2
2007 140 10.0 14.0 23.6
2008 132 10.0 13.2 31.1
2009 117 15.0 7.8 27.4
2010 109 14.0 7.7 27.5
2011 106 14.0 7.5 20.8
2012 111 13.0 8.5 25.2
2013 115 14.4 7.9 33.9
2014 122 8.2 14.8 32
2015 113 9.0 12.5 29.2
2016 116 9.0 12.8 19.8
2017 107 9.4 11.3 20.6
2018 90 10.3 8.7 31.1
2019 85 10.2 8.2 40
2020 72 9.1 7.8 41.7
2021 86 n/a n/a n/a
2022 88 7.7 11.4 45.5
2023 99 8.2 12.0 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.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.3%100.0%
201699.2%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.3%18.6%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.2%100.0%28.7%
2018100.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%100.0%97.9%100.0%25.5%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%50.0%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.7%100.0%100.0%88.4%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%97.8%100.0%88.8%
2023100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%95.8%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%85.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $745 (5.6%) $12,558 (94.4%) $13,303
2020 $631 (4.2%) $14,356 (95.8%) $14,987
2021 $786 (6.0%) $12,312 (94.0%) $13,098
2022 $786 (6.0%) $12,312 (94.0%) $13,098
2023 $599 (4.1%) $13,970 (95.9%) $14,570
2024 $154 (1.0%) $15,739 (99.0%) $15,893

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Palestine 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 323rd of 701 High schoolsRanks 364th of 699 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Palestine High School)33.410.7
 22.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Palestine CUSD 3)33.410.7
 22.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Palestine High School)42.921.4
 21.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Palestine CUSD 3)42.921.4
 21.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Palestine High School)5.357.1
 51.8%
   End of Course Science (Palestine CUSD 3)5.357.1
 51.8%
   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 Students8599
 16.5%
African American01
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic01
Pacific Islander00
White8597
 14.1%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40%44.4%
 4.4%

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Students at Palestine High School are 98% White, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic.

Palestine High School ranks 239th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 99 students attended Palestine High School.

Palestine High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Palestine Grade School


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