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Pana Senior High School

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Pana Senior High School is a public high school serving 392 students in grades 9-12 in Pana, Illinois, which is part of the Pana CUSD 8 district. While the school has seen fluctuations in its graduation and dropout rates, its most recent graduation rate of 88.1% is higher than the state average, but its dropout rate of 4.4% is still higher. However, the school faces significant challenges, including a chronic absenteeism rate of 20.7% and consistently lower test scores in mathematics and English Language Arts compared to the state averages.

When comparing Pana Senior High School to nearby schools like Central A & M High School, Ramsey High School, Taylorville Senior High School, Shelbyville High School, Cowden-Herrick Junior/Senior High School, and Nokomis Junior/Senior High School, Pana Senior High School generally performs worse on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. The school's performance on various student subgroups, such as male, white, and special education students, is also lower than the state averages.

While Pana Senior High School's spending per student has increased from $10,997 in 2019-2020 to $14,123 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average, this increased spending has not yet resulted in improved academic outcomes. The school may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address these issues and improve student success.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 W 8th St
       Pana, IL  62557-1713

(217) 562-6643

District: Pana CUSD 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
452nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,181 Help


Feeder schools for Pana Senior High School:

Elementary:    Lincoln Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School
Middle:    Pana Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.2%
Two or more races:
1.8%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.2% Help


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Compare Details Pana Senior High School ranks worse than 64.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pana Senior 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 Pana Senior High School is $15,181.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pana Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pana Senior High School 452nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Pana Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Pana CUSD 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Pana CUSD 8 388th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pana Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Pana Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 58.77 265th 586 54.8%
2004 62.41 234th 592 60.5%
2005 41.10 411th 590 30.3%
2006 46.23 373rd 596 37.4%
2007 37.26 432nd 612 29.4%
2008 54.06 331st 624 47.0%
2009 63.19 250th 632 60.4%
2010 46.95 408th 643 36.5%
2011 61.62 280th 655 57.3%
2012 57.97 312th 665 53.1%
2013 56.18 331st 670 50.6%
2014 38.47 447th 670 33.3%
2015 37.93 364th 614 40.7%
2016 45.93 330th 643 48.7%
2017 56.95 262nd 642 59.2%
2018 35.51 436th 647 32.6%
2019 51.08 320th 701 54.4%
2021 42.59 367th 688 46.7%
2022 46.05 374th 699 46.5%
2023 56.12 267th 699 61.8%
2024 32.99 452nd 697 35.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pana Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2019 75.27 55th 473 88.4%
2021 46.52 163rd 453 64.0%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 34.40 263rd 476 44.7%
2024 20.75 377th 482 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pana Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.21 338th 585 42.2%
2019 70.87 119th 639 81.4%
2021 45.99 283rd 611 53.7%
2022 47.93 301st 626 51.9%
2023 60.70 203rd 644 68.5%
2024 31.34 424th 639 33.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Pana Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.31 356th 620 42.6%
2019 45.72 359th 665 46.0%
2021 34.32 391st 639 38.8%
2022 47.07 346th 658 47.4%
2023 56.30 267th 656 59.3%
2024 40.93 365th 664 45.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Pana Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.32 145th 428 66.1%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Pana Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.50 469th 619 24.2%
2019 52.89 276th 675 59.1%
2021 47.43 308th 653 52.8%
2022 41.48 388th 664 41.6%
2023 52.81 286th 668 57.2%
2024 25.00 479th 668 28.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pana Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.49 479th 548 12.6%
2019 33.30 365th 552 33.9%
2021 25.89 408th 553 26.2%
2022 33.23 378th 560 32.5%
2023 39.28 321st 557 42.4%
2024 19.30 462nd 554 16.6%
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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 Pana Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 428 n/a 6 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 436
1990 388 n/a 5 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 393
1991 386 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1992 417 0 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1993 439 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1994 440 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1995 435 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 435 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 445 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1998 448 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1999 423 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2000 409 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2001 421 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 421
2002 428 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 428 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 486 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 496 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 499
2006 531 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 1 536
2007 511 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2008 484 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 5 496
2009 475 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 5 488
2010 473 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 4 482
2011 448 2 4 2 1 0 6 0 463
2012 426 7 4 2 2 0 9 0 450
2013 425 5 3 1 0 0 6 0 440
2014 404 3 3 1 2 0 7 0 420
2015 382 0 1 2 0 0 7 0 392
2016 398 0 2 2 0 0 6 0 408
2017 397 0 2 2 1 0 5 0 407
2018 387 0 2 3 2 0 5 0 399
2019 381 0 1 4 2 0 6 0 394
2020 378 1 1 6 2 0 8 0 396
2021 390 2 1 7 4 0 9 0 413
2022 377 2 2 7 2 0 6 0 396
2023 377 3 1 3 1 0 7 0 392

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 Pana Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 26.0 16.7 n/a
1990 393 22.5 17.4 n/a
1991 390 23.0 16.9 n/a
1992 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
1993 443 23.7 18.7 n/a
1994 445 26.0 17.1 n/a
1995 437 25.0 17.5 n/a
1996 437 25.0 17.5 n/a
1997 445 25.0 17.8 n/a
1998 450 26.0 17.3 n/a
1999 423 27.0 15.7 n/a
2000 409 28.0 14.6 n/a
2001 421 27.0 15.6 n/a
2002 429 26.6 16.1 31.2
2003 429 26.6 16.1 31.2
2004 486 26.0 18.7 32.3
2005 499 26.4 18.9 35.1
2006 536 31.3 17.1 36.6
2007 515 33.0 15.6 36.3
2008 496 28.0 17.7 38.7
2009 488 29.5 16.5 35.8
2010 482 29.2 16.4 43.1
2011 463 27.5 16.7 46.2
2012 450 28.2 15.9 48.2
2013 440 33.2 13.2 49.5
2014 420 22.0 19.0 47.4
2015 392 27.0 14.5 52
2016 408 27.0 15.1 54.9
2017 407 27.0 15.0 49.1
2018 399 26.3 15.1 51.9
2019 394 26.0 15.1 55.8
2020 396 26.0 15.2 47
2021 413 n/a n/a n/a
2022 396 23.3 16.9 53
2023 392 24.5 15.9 60.2

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 Pana Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 436 26.0 16.7 n/a
1990 393 22.5 17.4 n/a
1991 390 23.0 16.9 n/a
1992 425 24.5 17.3 n/a
1993 443 23.7 18.7 n/a
1994 445 26.0 17.1 n/a
1995 437 25.0 17.5 n/a
1996 437 25.0 17.5 n/a
1997 445 25.0 17.8 n/a
1998 450 26.0 17.3 n/a
1999 423 27.0 15.7 n/a
2000 409 28.0 14.6 n/a
2001 421 27.0 15.6 n/a
2002 429 26.6 16.1 31.2
2003 429 26.6 16.1 31.2
2004 486 26.0 18.7 32.3
2005 499 26.4 18.9 35.1
2006 536 31.3 17.1 36.6
2007 515 33.0 15.6 36.3
2008 496 28.0 17.7 38.7
2009 488 29.5 16.5 35.8
2010 482 29.2 16.4 43.1
2011 463 27.5 16.7 46.2
2012 450 28.2 15.9 48.2
2013 440 33.2 13.2 49.5
2014 420 22.0 19.0 47.4
2015 392 27.0 14.5 52
2016 408 27.0 15.1 54.9
2017 407 27.0 15.0 49.1
2018 399 26.3 15.1 51.9
2019 394 26.0 15.1 55.8
2020 396 26.0 15.2 47
2021 413 n/a n/a n/a
2022 396 23.3 16.9 53
2023 392 24.5 15.9 60.2

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

Pana Senior High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
201699.1%99.1%99.1%99.3%99.3%95.1%19.4%
201799.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.3%97.6%24.8%99.3%
201899.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.8%20.8%99.5%
201999.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.5%24.6%99.5%
202199.5%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.8%99.3%98.1%99.5%
202299.5%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.8%99.5%98.0%99.5%
202399.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.5%99.0%98.0%99.2%
202499.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.0%97.6%99.0%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $803 (7.5%) $9,890 (92.5%) $10,694
2020 $746 (6.8%) $10,250 (93.2%) $10,997
2021 $1,693 (14.2%) $10,197 (85.8%) $11,890
2022 $1,693 (14.2%) $10,197 (85.8%) $11,890
2023 $427 (3.0%) $13,696 (97.0%) $14,123
2024 $1,357 (8.9%) $13,824 (91.1%) $15,181

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pana Senior 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 320th of 701 High schoolsRanks 267th of 699 High schools
 7.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Pana Senior High School)19.315.2
 4.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pana CUSD 8)19.315.2
 4.1%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pana Senior High School)29.529.1
 0.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pana CUSD 8)29.529.1
 0.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Pana Senior High School)39.356.6
 17.3%
   End of Course Science (Pana CUSD 8)39.356.6
 17.3%
   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 Students394392
 0.5%
African American03
American Indian21
 50%
Asian11
Hispanic43
 25%
Pacific Islander00
White381377
 1%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients55.8%60.2%
 4.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pana Senior High School

Pana Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Washington Elementary School
Middle : Pana Junior High School

Pana Senior High School ranks 452nd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Pana Senior High School.

Students at Pana Senior High School are 96% White, 2% Two or more races.


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