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Pearl City High School

Summary:

Pearl City High School is a public high school serving 137 students in grades 9-12 in Pearl City, Illinois, which is part of the Pearl City CUSD 200 district.

Pearl City High School is a standout institution, consistently ranking among the top high schools in Illinois with a statewide ranking of 50 out of 697 schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's students outperform state and district averages in standardized tests, with 47.7% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The school also boasts an impressive 81.4% proficiency rate in the ISA Science test, well above the state average of 53.2%. Additionally, Pearl City High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 82.4% to 96.8% over the past five years, consistently outperforming the state average.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Orangeville High School, Dakota Junior Senior High School, and Forreston Junior/Senior High School, Pearl City High School stands out as a top-performing institution. While the school has seen a recent increase in chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 15.1% in 2021-2022, the current rate of 8.1% in 2023-2024 is still lower than the nearby schools, which range from 8.3% to 33.1%. This consistent academic excellence, coupled with the school's ability to serve a diverse socioeconomic community, makes Pearl City High School a model for other schools to emulate.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 100 S Summit St
       Pearl City, IL  61062-8816

(815) 443-2715

District: Pearl City CUSD 200

SchoolDigger Rank:
50th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,553 Help


Feeder schools for Pearl City High School:

Elementary:    Pearl City Elementary School
Middle:    Pearl City Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  132

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.2% Help


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Compare Details Pearl City High School ranks better than 92.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.97. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pearl City 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pearl City High School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pearl City High School is $18,553.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pearl City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl City High School 50th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Pearl City High School in the ranking list.)

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Pearl City CUSD 200:

SchoolDigger ranks Pearl City CUSD 200 227th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pearl City High School

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Rank History for all students at Pearl City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 55.34 297th 586 49.3%
2004 59.76 251st 592 57.6%
2005 77.33 110th 590 81.4%
2006 64.12 221st 596 62.9%
2007 80.58 101st 612 83.5%
2008 85.56 67th 624 89.3%
2009 89.63 45th 632 92.9%
2010 72.92 161st 643 75.0%
2011 82.34 93rd 655 85.8%
2012 83.47 87th 665 86.9%
2013 80.14 122nd 670 81.8%
2014 81.02 123rd 670 81.6%
2015 58.55 214th 614 65.1%
2016 68.09 123rd 643 80.9%
2017 64.41 194th 642 69.8%
2018 83.38 90th 647 86.1%
2019 69.98 163rd 701 76.7%
2021 53.05 277th 688 59.7%
2022 65.24 210th 699 70.0%
2023 81.37 109th 699 84.4%
2024 93.97 50th 697 92.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pearl City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.94 156th 626 75.1%
2023 79.91 75th 644 88.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Pearl City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.11 103rd 620 83.4%
2019 79.77 109th 665 83.6%
2021 52.42 267th 639 58.2%
2022 59.16 250th 658 62.0%
2023 86.55 70th 656 89.3%
2024 91.96 57th 664 91.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Pearl City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.47 77th 619 87.6%
2021 51.33 279th 653 57.3%
2022 67.62 173rd 664 73.9%
2023 72.34 142nd 668 78.7%
2024 94.26 53rd 668 92.1%
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Rank History for White students at Pearl City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.93 132nd 548 75.9%
2019 52.75 215th 552 61.1%
2021 40.57 286th 553 48.3%
2022 56.22 214th 560 61.8%
2023 76.10 106th 557 81.0%
2024 84.23 79th 554 85.7%
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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 Pearl City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 160 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 161
1990 161 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 162
1991 161 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 161
1992 168 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 168 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1994 163 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1995 166 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1996 166 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1997 165 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 167
1998 160 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1999 163 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 166
2000 167 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 168
2001 160 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 163
2002 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2003 147 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 147
2004 143 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 144
2005 140 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 141
2006 161 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 162
2007 164 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 3 170
2008 152 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 155
2009 160 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 1 163
2010 155 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 3 160
2011 146 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 149
2012 164 1 1 5 0 0 0 0 171
2013 163 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 169
2014 147 4 1 5 0 0 0 0 157
2015 150 2 1 3 0 0 0 0 156
2016 139 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 142
2017 129 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 133
2018 130 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 135
2019 124 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 132
2020 113 0 1 5 0 0 4 0 123
2021 112 0 1 9 0 0 3 0 125
2022 130 0 1 8 0 0 3 0 142
2023 120 2 1 11 0 0 3 0 137
2024 115 2 0 10 0 0 5 0 132

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 Pearl City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 161 10.0 16.1 n/a
1990 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1991 161 11.5 14.0 n/a
1992 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1993 169 11.5 14.7 n/a
1994 164 11.5 14.3 n/a
1995 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1996 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1997 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
1998 163 12.6 12.9 n/a
1999 166 12.0 13.8 n/a
2000 168 13.0 12.9 n/a
2001 163 13.0 12.5 n/a
2002 147 16.0 9.2 12.2
2003 147 16.0 9.2 12.2
2004 144 15.0 9.6 16.7
2005 141 13.0 10.8 20.6
2006 162 14.5 11.2 21
2007 170 14.0 12.1 19.2
2008 155 13.0 11.9 24.5
2009 163 12.5 13.0 17.3
2010 160 11.5 13.9 13.4
2011 149 12.5 11.9 19.5
2012 171 12.5 13.6 16.4
2013 169 17.5 9.6 19.5
2014 157 7.8 19.8 19.7
2015 156 13.0 12.0 28.2
2016 142 12.0 11.8 15.5
2017 133 12.3 10.7 24.1
2018 135 11.7 11.4 32.6
2019 132 11.5 11.4 28
2020 123 12.9 9.5 37.4
2021 125 n/a n/a n/a
2022 142 12.3 11.4 31
2023 137 12.2 11.1 34.3
2024 132 12.5 10.5 43.2

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 Pearl City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 161 10.0 16.1 n/a
1990 162 11.0 14.7 n/a
1991 161 11.5 14.0 n/a
1992 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1993 169 11.5 14.7 n/a
1994 164 11.5 14.3 n/a
1995 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1996 168 11.5 14.6 n/a
1997 167 12.0 13.9 n/a
1998 163 12.6 12.9 n/a
1999 166 12.0 13.8 n/a
2000 168 13.0 12.9 n/a
2001 163 13.0 12.5 n/a
2002 147 16.0 9.2 12.2
2003 147 16.0 9.2 12.2
2004 144 15.0 9.6 16.7
2005 141 13.0 10.8 20.6
2006 162 14.5 11.2 21
2007 170 14.0 12.1 19.2
2008 155 13.0 11.9 24.5
2009 163 12.5 13.0 17.3
2010 160 11.5 13.9 13.4
2011 149 12.5 11.9 19.5
2012 171 12.5 13.6 16.4
2013 169 17.5 9.6 19.5
2014 157 7.8 19.8 19.7
2015 156 13.0 12.0 28.2
2016 142 12.0 11.8 15.5
2017 133 12.3 10.7 24.1
2018 135 11.7 11.4 32.6
2019 132 11.5 11.4 28
2020 123 12.9 9.5 37.4
2021 125 n/a n/a n/a
2022 142 12.3 11.4 31
2023 137 12.2 11.1 34.3
2024 132 12.5 10.5 43.2

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.2%99.4%
2016100.0%98.6%98.6%98.6%100.0%98.0%28.6%
2017100.0%99.3%99.3%99.3%100.0%97.8%100.0%19.0%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%97.8%99.3%26.8%
201999.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%100.0%52.9%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.2%100.0%99.2%
202299.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%
202398.5%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.5%97.8%98.5%98.5%
202498.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pearl City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $323 (2.1%) $15,165 (97.9%) $15,488
2020 $2,213 (14.5%) $13,000 (85.5%) $15,213
2021 $800 (5.6%) $13,510 (94.4%) $14,311
2022 $800 (5.6%) $13,510 (94.4%) $14,311
2023 $1,580 (8.3%) $17,478 (91.7%) $19,058
2024 $571 (3.1%) $17,982 (96.9%) $18,553

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pearl City High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 163rd of 701 High schoolsRanks 109th of 699 High schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Pearl City High School)3729.6
 7.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pearl City CUSD 200)3729.6
 7.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl City High School)40.737
 3.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pearl City CUSD 200)40.737
 3.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Pearl City High School)37.581.5
 44%
   End of Course Science (Pearl City CUSD 200)37.581.5
 44%
   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 Students132137
 3.8%
African American02
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic411
 175%
Pacific Islander00
White124120
 3.2%
Two or More Races33
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28%34.3%
 6.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pearl City High School

Students at Pearl City High School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Pearl City High School ranks in the top 7.2% of Illinois high schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 132 students attended Pearl City High School.

Pearl City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pearl City Elementary School
Middle : Pearl City Junior High School


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