Is Sandwich Community High School a good school?

Sandwich Community High School ranks 294 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Sandwich Community High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 549 students attended Sandwich Community High School.

What is the racial makeup of Sandwich Community High School?

Students at Sandwich Community High School are 75% White, 19% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Sandwich Community High School

Summary:

Sandwich Community High School is a public high school serving 569 students in grades 9-12 in Sandwich, Illinois, which is part of the Sandwich CUSD 430 district. The school has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 88% to 93.2% in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average. However, the school's academic performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates in SAT Math (18%) and SAT ELA (26.6%) lower than the state averages, but a higher proficiency rate in ISA Science (49.6%) compared to the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, Sandwich Community High School performs better academically than some smaller schools, such as Leland High School and Newark Community High School, but lags behind the larger and higher-performing Yorkville High School. Additionally, Hinckley-Big Rock High School and Somonauk High School have shown stronger academic performance in recent years.

One area of concern for Sandwich Community High School is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 7.1% in 2019-2020 to 28.8% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the state average. This trend can negatively impact student learning and achievement, and the school and Sandwich CUSD 430 district should focus on addressing this issue.

Detail:

Public 9-12

515 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548-2450

(815) 786-2157

District: Sandwich CUSD 430

SchoolDigger Rank:
294^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,426

Student/teacher ratio: 12.3

Number of students: 549

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.0%

Hispanic:

19.3%

Two or more races:

3.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sandwich Community High School ranks better than 57.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.32. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sandwich Community High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75%), Hispanic (19.3%), two or more races (3.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandwich Community High School is 12.3. (See more...)

Compare Sandwich Community High School employs 44.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandwich Community High School is $17,426.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandwich Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandwich Community High School 294^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Sandwich Community High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Sandwich CUSD 430:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandwich CUSD 430 363^rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sandwich Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	52.38	320^th	586	45.4%
2004	58.18	265^th	592	55.2%
2005	36.22	452^nd	590	23.4%
2006	56.25	296^th	596	50.3%
2007	49.61	354^th	612	42.2%
2008	53.44	342^nd	624	45.2%
2009	67.99	211^th	632	66.6%
2010	64.18	249^th	643	61.3%
2011	59.25	302^nd	655	53.9%
2012	74.50	158^th	665	76.2%
2013	67.57	232^nd	670	65.4%
2014	61.84	268^th	670	60.0%
2015	25.10	476^th	614	22.5%
2016	61.30	168^th	643	73.9%
2017	47.51	339^th	642	47.2%
2018	52.06	295^th	647	54.4%
2019	62.13	219^th	701	68.8%
2021	58.40	235^th	688	65.8%
2022	55.12	288^th	699	58.8%
2023	49.28	339^th	699	51.5%
2024	51.32	294^th	697	57.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	60.01	82^nd	374	78.1%
2019	48.97	148^th	473	68.7%
2021	29.28	270^th	453	40.4%
2022	37.42	247^th	493	49.9%
2023	41.81	213^th	476	55.3%
2024	51.72	164^th	482	66.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	41.50	349^th	585	40.3%
2019	61.81	184^th	639	71.2%
2021	62.68	154^th	611	74.8%
2022	66.28	154^th	626	75.4%
2023	45.02	339^th	644	47.4%
2024	67.30	146^th	639	77.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	59.68	228^th	620	63.2%
2019	59.18	244^th	665	63.3%
2021	57.46	236^th	639	63.1%
2022	58.34	257^th	658	60.9%
2023	40.06	403^rd	656	38.6%
2024	42.27	353^rd	664	46.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.26	203^rd	428	52.6%
2024	66.44	85^th	429	80.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	42.51	371^st	619	40.1%
2019	62.52	202^nd	675	70.1%
2021	56.02	258^th	653	60.5%
2022	50.06	323^rd	664	51.4%
2023	55.43	267^th	668	60.0%
2024	57.53	228^th	668	65.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	36.22	182^nd	291	37.5%
2019	24.28	244^th	317	23.0%
2021	33.64	203^rd	317	36.0%
2022	48.54	152^nd	335	54.6%
2023	17.88	294^th	333	11.7%
2024	47.90	146^th	336	56.5%

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Rank History for White students at Sandwich Community High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	39.13	315^th	548	42.5%
2019	53.73	206^th	552	62.7%
2021	40.88	284^th	553	48.6%
2022	41.95	321^st	560	42.7%
2023	34.09	362^nd	557	35.0%
2024	32.30	356^th	554	35.7%

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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.

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Sandwich Community High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	484	n/a	5	15	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	504
1990	478	n/a	8	12	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	498
1991	483	1	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	500
1992	532	1	5	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	550
1993	519	4	6	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
1994	541	4	8	23	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
1995	566	3	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1996	566	3	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
1997	595	1	3	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	614
1998	609	2	2	16	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1999	580	3	4	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	616
2000	620	3	5	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2001	636	2	6	31	0	n/a	n/a	0	675
2002	687	0	5	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	739
2003	687	0	5	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	739
2004	686	1	9	59	0	n/a	n/a	0	755
2005	708	2	5	65	5	n/a	n/a	7	792
2006	747	1	2	71	4	n/a	n/a	9	834
2007	775	2	1	69	2	n/a	n/a	4	853
2008	748	2	2	63	3	n/a	n/a	6	824
2009	727	1	2	57	1	n/a	n/a	11	799
2010	688	1	4	64	1	n/a	n/a	15	773
2011	658	2	6	65	2	0	13	0	746
2012	644	0	8	80	2	0	16	0	750
2013	610	0	9	87	2	0	16	0	724
2014	642	4	7	82	2	0	0	0	737
2015	618	3	6	101	1	1	2	0	732
2016	606	3	5	97	0	2	1	0	714
2017	594	1	3	104	0	1	5	0	708
2018	570	2	5	102	0	0	10	0	689
2019	519	1	8	105	0	0	11	0	644
2020	480	3	8	97	0	0	15	0	603
2021	468	4	12	94	1	0	17	0	596
2022	453	2	13	104	1	0	22	0	595
2023	425	3	8	113	0	0	20	0	569
2024	412	4	6	106	1	1	19	0	549

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 Sandwich Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	504	28.0	18.0	n/a
1990	498	28.0	17.7	n/a
1991	500	28.0	17.8	n/a
1992	550	29.0	18.9	n/a
1993	545	28.0	19.5	n/a
1994	576	28.7	20.1	n/a
1995	587	31.7	18.5	n/a
1996	587	31.7	18.5	n/a
1997	614	34.0	18.1	n/a
1998	629	36.0	17.5	n/a
1999	616	37.9	16.3	n/a
2000	652	37.5	17.4	n/a
2001	675	36.0	18.8	n/a
2002	739	40.0	18.5	8.8
2003	739	40.0	18.5	8.8
2004	755	41.0	18.4	10.5
2005	792	43.0	18.4	9.4
2006	834	46.9	17.8	12.7
2007	853	46.0	18.5	12.6
2008	824	40.0	20.6	12.7
2009	799	47.0	17.0	15
2010	773	47.0	16.4	23.5
2011	746	46.0	16.2	25.1
2012	750	46.0	16.3	28.3
2013	724	53.2	13.5	28.2
2014	737	44.3	16.6	34.5
2015	732	45.0	16.2	41.3
2016	714	46.0	15.5	38.4
2017	708	45.5	15.5	32.9
2018	689	43.0	16.0	34.3
2019	644	42.8	15.0	34.5
2020	603	42.7	14.1	30.5
2021	596	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	595	41.2	14.4	29.1
2023	569	43.0	13.2	35.7
2024	549	44.5	12.3	42.1

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 Sandwich Community High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	504	28.0	18.0	n/a
1990	498	28.0	17.7	n/a
1991	500	28.0	17.8	n/a
1992	550	29.0	18.9	n/a
1993	545	28.0	19.5	n/a
1994	576	28.7	20.1	n/a
1995	587	31.7	18.5	n/a
1996	587	31.7	18.5	n/a
1997	614	34.0	18.1	n/a
1998	629	36.0	17.5	n/a
1999	616	37.9	16.3	n/a
2000	652	37.5	17.4	n/a
2001	675	36.0	18.8	n/a
2002	739	40.0	18.5	8.8
2003	739	40.0	18.5	8.8
2004	755	41.0	18.4	10.5
2005	792	43.0	18.4	9.4
2006	834	46.9	17.8	12.7
2007	853	46.0	18.5	12.6
2008	824	40.0	20.6	12.7
2009	799	47.0	17.0	15
2010	773	47.0	16.4	23.5
2011	746	46.0	16.2	25.1
2012	750	46.0	16.3	28.3
2013	724	53.2	13.5	28.2
2014	737	44.3	16.6	34.5
2015	732	45.0	16.2	41.3
2016	714	46.0	15.5	38.4
2017	708	45.5	15.5	32.9
2018	689	43.0	16.0	34.3
2019	644	42.8	15.0	34.5
2020	603	42.7	14.1	30.5
2021	596	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	595	41.2	14.4	29.1
2023	569	43.0	13.2	35.7
2024	549	44.5	12.3	42.1

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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