Reed-Custer High School

Summary:

Reed-Custer High School is a public high school serving 437 students in grades 9-12 in Braidwood, Illinois, part of the Reed Custer CUSD 255U district.

The school has maintained high graduation rates, ranging from 91.0% to 97.5% over the past five years, which is strong compared to the state average. However, Reed-Custer High School has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.8% in 2019-2020 to 24.1% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the state average. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with English Language Arts proficiency rates close to the state average but Mathematics proficiency rates significantly lower, ranging from 13.5% to 22.9% compared to the state average of 26.1% to 28.8%. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with strong results for Hispanic and Special Education students but weaker performance for White and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Herscher High School, Minooka Community High School, and Morris Community High School, Reed-Custer High School generally performs below these schools in terms of state rankings, test scores, and graduation rates. However, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.1 to 13.5, which is lower than the ratios at nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 249 Comet Dr
       Braidwood, IL  60408-2029


(815) 458-2166

District: Reed Custer CUSD 255U

SchoolDigger Rank:
349th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,206 Help


Feeder schools for Reed-Custer High School:

Elementary:    Reed-Custer Elementary School
Middle:    Reed-Custer Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.1 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
11.1%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.1% Help


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Compare Details Reed-Custer High School ranks worse than 50.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.3. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Reed-Custer 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 (84.1%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed-Custer High School is 11.1. (See more...)
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Compare Reed-Custer High School employs 35.6 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed-Custer High School is $21,206.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reed-Custer High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed-Custer High School 349th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Reed-Custer High School in the ranking list.)

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Reed Custer CUSD 255U:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed Custer CUSD 255U 318th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Reed-Custer High School

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Rank History for all students at Reed-Custer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 59.34 261st 586 55.5%
2004 75.85 116th 592 80.4%
2005 70.38 173rd 590 70.7%
2006 73.93 140th 596 76.5%
2007 71.09 174th 612 71.6%
2008 74.66 145th 624 76.8%
2009 52.83 337th 632 46.7%
2010 63.88 251st 643 61.0%
2011 51.54 357th 655 45.5%
2012 72.83 175th 665 73.7%
2013 71.66 188th 670 71.9%
2014 68.70 202nd 670 69.9%
2015 58.33 216th 614 64.8%
2016 57.55 214th 643 66.7%
2017 51.43 303rd 642 52.8%
2018 45.92 351st 647 45.7%
2019 54.81 289th 701 58.8%
2021 37.08 418th 688 39.2%
2022 63.59 225th 699 67.8%
2023 55.07 274th 699 60.8%
2024 45.30 349th 697 49.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Reed-Custer 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 29.55 306th 473 35.3%
2021 59.85 109th 453 75.9%
2022 71.48 54th 493 89.0%
2023 21.07 375th 476 21.2%
2024 62.35 122nd 482 74.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reed-Custer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.57 333rd 585 43.1%
2019 62.14 182nd 639 71.5%
2021 23.77 488th 611 20.1%
2022 36.03 413th 626 34.0%
2023 54.31 250th 644 61.2%
2024 36.93 377th 639 41.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Reed-Custer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.20 347th 620 44.0%
2019 64.02 210th 665 68.4%
2021 29.97 433rd 639 32.2%
2022 66.21 197th 658 70.1%
2023 45.06 355th 656 45.9%
2024 44.35 332nd 664 50.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Reed-Custer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 68.91 79th 429 81.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Reed-Custer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.47 335th 619 45.9%
2019 42.16 387th 675 42.7%
2021 41.66 351st 653 46.2%
2022 58.32 241st 664 63.7%
2023 63.02 203rd 668 69.6%
2024 44.60 331st 668 50.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reed-Custer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 76.49 54th 335 83.9%
2023 65.18 74th 333 77.8%
2024 48.00 141st 336 58.0%
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Rank History for White students at Reed-Custer High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.34 375th 548 31.6%
2019 37.26 327th 552 40.8%
2021 26.10 405th 553 26.8%
2022 46.03 288th 560 48.6%
2023 36.89 335th 557 39.9%
2024 28.43 390th 554 29.6%
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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.

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by a parent
Monday, December 5, 2011

Open Quote If you have a student who is extremely responsible, above average intelligence, and well behaved in every aspect your child will do fine at this school. There are qualified teachers who are enthusiastic about teaching those students who have no difficulties. However, if your child struggles in any way this district is extremely old school. They have the, "Put them in the hallway where I don't have to deal with them," attitude. The special education department needs MAJOR improvements. Parent communication is awful. And don't even think about complaining about a policy or an injustice because they will slam the door in your face and say, "Sorry, school policy. No exceptions." Many teachers have a hard time following 504 plans and accommodations or struggling students. There are a few good teachers that work with your child but most need to retire. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Reed-Custer High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 366 n/a 2 2 5 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 390 n/a 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 398
1991 380 2 4 4 1 n/a n/a 0 391
1992 431 1 2 8 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1993 474 1 6 10 2 n/a n/a 0 493
1994 478 1 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 497
1995 525 1 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 525 1 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 553 1 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1998 546 0 2 8 2 n/a n/a 0 558
1999 521 0 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 533 0 2 15 2 n/a n/a 0 552
2001 514 0 1 17 2 n/a n/a 0 534
2002 488 3 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 488 3 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 506 2 1 24 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 538 1 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 562
2006 578 2 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2007 578 2 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 609
2008 617 3 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2009 571 4 0 28 1 n/a n/a 0 604
2010 571 3 1 15 1 n/a n/a 4 595
2011 513 6 1 17 1 1 6 0 545
2012 502 4 1 16 0 1 11 0 535
2013 463 4 1 19 0 0 31 0 518
2014 445 3 1 20 0 0 22 0 491
2015 456 6 1 23 0 0 15 0 501
2016 443 1 1 24 0 0 15 0 484
2017 431 0 2 26 0 0 13 0 472
2018 419 0 1 33 1 0 23 0 477
2019 417 1 4 30 2 0 19 0 473
2020 407 3 4 31 2 0 15 0 462
2021 413 4 4 40 2 1 15 0 479
2022 389 2 4 42 1 1 12 0 451
2023 370 0 3 46 1 1 16 0 437
2024 334 0 1 44 1 1 16 0 397

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 Reed-Custer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 26.0 14.4 n/a
1990 398 28.9 13.7 n/a
1991 391 34.3 11.3 n/a
1992 442 33.3 13.2 n/a
1993 493 34.0 14.5 n/a
1994 497 36.2 13.7 n/a
1995 535 37.9 14.1 n/a
1996 535 37.9 14.1 n/a
1997 558 37.9 14.7 n/a
1998 558 43.5 12.8 n/a
1999 535 44.6 12.0 n/a
2000 552 45.9 12.0 n/a
2001 534 44.4 12.0 n/a
2002 514 41.4 12.4 21.2
2003 514 41.4 12.4 21.2
2004 533 42.0 12.7 22.9
2005 562 42.0 13.4 24
2006 609 43.0 14.2 25
2007 609 48.0 12.7 24.5
2008 643 38.0 16.9 25.7
2009 604 42.4 14.2 27.6
2010 595 40.3 14.7 31
2011 545 40.8 13.3 36.5
2012 535 39.5 13.5 33.8
2013 518 45.1 11.4 31.7
2014 491 39.3 12.4 36.9
2015 501 39.0 12.8 40.1
2016 484 40.0 12.1 35.3
2017 472 40.0 11.8 41.9
2018 477 37.5 12.7 32.7
2019 473 34.8 13.5 33.6
2020 462 34.3 13.4 35.3
2021 479 n/a n/a n/a
2022 451 33.2 13.5 27.5
2023 437 33.1 13.1 36.2
2024 397 35.6 11.1 43.1

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 Reed-Custer High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 375 26.0 14.4 n/a
1990 398 28.9 13.7 n/a
1991 391 34.3 11.3 n/a
1992 442 33.3 13.2 n/a
1993 493 34.0 14.5 n/a
1994 497 36.2 13.7 n/a
1995 535 37.9 14.1 n/a
1996 535 37.9 14.1 n/a
1997 558 37.9 14.7 n/a
1998 558 43.5 12.8 n/a
1999 535 44.6 12.0 n/a
2000 552 45.9 12.0 n/a
2001 534 44.4 12.0 n/a
2002 514 41.4 12.4 21.2
2003 514 41.4 12.4 21.2
2004 533 42.0 12.7 22.9
2005 562 42.0 13.4 24
2006 609 43.0 14.2 25
2007 609 48.0 12.7 24.5
2008 643 38.0 16.9 25.7
2009 604 42.4 14.2 27.6
2010 595 40.3 14.7 31
2011 545 40.8 13.3 36.5
2012 535 39.5 13.5 33.8
2013 518 45.1 11.4 31.7
2014 491 39.3 12.4 36.9
2015 501 39.0 12.8 40.1
2016 484 40.0 12.1 35.3
2017 472 40.0 11.8 41.9
2018 477 37.5 12.7 32.7
2019 473 34.8 13.5 33.6
2020 462 34.3 13.4 35.3
2021 479 n/a n/a n/a
2022 451 33.2 13.5 27.5
2023 437 33.1 13.1 36.2
2024 397 35.6 11.1 43.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Reed-Custer High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $416 (3.1%) $12,999 (96.9%) $13,415
2020 $447 (2.4%) $18,190 (97.6%) $18,636
2021 $148 (0.9%) $15,507 (99.1%) $15,655
2022 $148 (0.9%) $15,507 (99.1%) $15,655
2023 $377 (2.1%) $17,816 (97.9%) $18,194
2024 $246 (1.2%) $20,960 (98.8%) $21,206

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed-Custer 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

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 289th of 701 High schoolsRanks 274th of 699 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Reed-Custer High School)28.316
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)28.316
 12.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Reed-Custer High School)27.428
 0.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)27.428
 0.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Reed-Custer High School)37.755.1
 17.4%
   End of Course Science (Reed Custer CUSD 255U)37.755.1
 17.4%
   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 Students473437
 7.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic3046
 53.3%
Pacific Islander01
White417370
 11.3%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.6%36.2%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Reed-Custer High School

Reed-Custer High School ranks 349th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 397 students attended Reed-Custer High School.

Reed-Custer High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Reed-Custer Elementary School
Middle : Reed-Custer Middle School

Students at Reed-Custer High School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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