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Tri-City High School

Summary:

Tri-City High School is a public high school located in Buffalo, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 170 students. The school is part of the Tri City CUSD 1 district, which is ranked 308 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tri-City High School faces several challenges, including declining graduation rates, below-average test scores, and increasing chronic absenteeism. The school's four-year graduation rate has dropped from 91.2% in 2020-2021 to 81.3% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average of around 86%. In 2023-2024, only 14.6% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.1%, and 24.4% were proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 31.1%. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate has significantly increased from 4.7% in 2020-2021 to 27.2% in 2023-2024, notably higher than the state average of around 18%.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mount Pulaski High School, Sangamon Valley High School, and Williamsville High School, Tri-City High School's performance is generally lower, with higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. However, the school's female students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students have performed better than the overall school rankings in recent years.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 324 W Charles St
       Buffalo, IL  62515-6267

(217) 364-4530

District: Tri City CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
357th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,541 Help


Feeder schools for Tri-City High School:

Elementary:    Tri-City Elementary School
Middle:    Tri-City Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.1 Help
Number of students:  170

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.5%
Hispanic:
3.5%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Tri-City High School ranks worse than 51.2% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.61. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Tri-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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tri-City High School is $15,541.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tri-City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri-City High School 357th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Tri-City High School in the ranking list.)

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Tri City CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Tri City CUSD 1 308th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tri-City High School

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Rank History for all students at Tri-City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 32.12 461st 586 21.3%
2004 38.12 430th 592 27.4%
2005 47.87 356th 590 39.7%
2006 79.21 106th 596 82.2%
2007 56.58 299th 612 51.1%
2008 48.01 372nd 624 40.4%
2009 59.18 281st 632 55.5%
2010 47.84 401st 643 37.6%
2011 66.07 246th 655 62.4%
2012 60.00 289th 665 56.5%
2013 40.81 432nd 670 35.5%
2014 65.75 233rd 670 65.2%
2015 43.89 313th 614 49.0%
2016 45.46 333rd 643 48.2%
2017 61.35 231st 642 64.0%
2018 46.64 345th 647 46.7%
2019 42.53 405th 701 42.2%
2021 43.07 360th 688 47.7%
2022 38.36 438th 699 37.3%
2023 64.33 211th 699 69.8%
2024 44.61 357th 697 48.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tri-City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.72 473rd 585 19.1%
2019 22.95 517th 639 19.1%
2021 31.84 423rd 611 30.8%
2022 36.80 407th 626 35.0%
2023 66.27 155th 644 75.9%
2024 54.20 241st 639 62.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Tri-City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.80 266th 620 57.1%
2019 42.07 388th 665 41.7%
2021 43.92 335th 639 47.6%
2022 36.22 426th 658 35.3%
2023 67.95 173rd 656 73.6%
2024 33.49 425th 664 36.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Tri-City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.35 404th 619 34.7%
2019 41.74 395th 675 41.5%
2021 39.86 366th 653 44.0%
2022 39.43 407th 664 38.7%
2023 58.42 237th 668 64.5%
2024 51.83 276th 668 58.7%
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Rank History for White students at Tri-City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.82 378th 548 31.0%
2019 33.12 368th 552 33.3%
2021 22.84 439th 553 20.6%
2022 21.55 470th 560 16.1%
2023 51.94 234th 557 58.0%
2024 24.69 418th 554 24.5%
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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 Tri-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 189 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 190
1990 195 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 197
1991 182 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1992 194 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 195
1993 189 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1994 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1995 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1996 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1997 229 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
1998 230 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1999 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2000 203 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2001 196 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2002 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2003 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2004 199 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2005 187 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2006 176 1 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
2007 192 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2008 195 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2009 202 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
2010 157 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2011 163 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 166
2012 158 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 161
2013 143 3 0 3 0 0 1 0 150
2014 162 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 166
2015 141 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 144
2016 145 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 147
2017 156 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 159
2018 132 1 0 1 0 1 4 0 139
2019 139 3 0 1 0 1 6 0 150
2020 134 3 0 4 0 2 6 0 149
2021 151 4 0 2 0 0 5 0 162
2022 159 3 0 5 0 0 5 0 172
2023 159 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 170

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 Tri-City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 18.1 10.4 n/a
1990 197 18.0 10.9 n/a
1991 183 18.5 9.8 n/a
1992 195 18.5 10.5 n/a
1993 190 18.5 10.3 n/a
1994 199 17.0 11.7 n/a
1995 212 18.5 11.5 n/a
1996 212 18.5 11.5 n/a
1997 230 19.0 12.1 n/a
1998 231 19.0 12.2 n/a
1999 214 17.3 12.4 n/a
2000 204 17.0 12.0 n/a
2001 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
2002 198 16.0 12.4 6.6
2003 198 16.0 12.4 6.6
2004 199 15.0 13.3 12.6
2005 188 14.0 13.4 13.8
2006 179 13.0 13.8 15.6
2007 194 14.0 13.9 17
2008 198 12.0 16.5 17.2
2009 204 12.0 17.0 18.1
2010 159 11.0 14.4 32.7
2011 166 11.0 15.0 29.5
2012 161 9.3 17.2 25.5
2013 150 14.0 10.6 26
2014 166 11.0 15.0 36.1
2015 144 16.0 9.0 32.6
2016 147 15.0 9.8 25.2
2017 159 15.0 10.6 29.6
2018 139 14.0 9.9 33.1
2019 150 14.8 10.1 34.7
2020 149 15.7 9.4 35.6
2021 162 n/a n/a n/a
2022 172 15.0 11.4 34.9
2023 170 12.0 14.1 36.5

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 Tri-City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 190 18.1 10.4 n/a
1990 197 18.0 10.9 n/a
1991 183 18.5 9.8 n/a
1992 195 18.5 10.5 n/a
1993 190 18.5 10.3 n/a
1994 199 17.0 11.7 n/a
1995 212 18.5 11.5 n/a
1996 212 18.5 11.5 n/a
1997 230 19.0 12.1 n/a
1998 231 19.0 12.2 n/a
1999 214 17.3 12.4 n/a
2000 204 17.0 12.0 n/a
2001 198 17.0 11.6 n/a
2002 198 16.0 12.4 6.6
2003 198 16.0 12.4 6.6
2004 199 15.0 13.3 12.6
2005 188 14.0 13.4 13.8
2006 179 13.0 13.8 15.6
2007 194 14.0 13.9 17
2008 198 12.0 16.5 17.2
2009 204 12.0 17.0 18.1
2010 159 11.0 14.4 32.7
2011 166 11.0 15.0 29.5
2012 161 9.3 17.2 25.5
2013 150 14.0 10.6 26
2014 166 11.0 15.0 36.1
2015 144 16.0 9.0 32.6
2016 147 15.0 9.8 25.2
2017 159 15.0 10.6 29.6
2018 139 14.0 9.9 33.1
2019 150 14.8 10.1 34.7
2020 149 15.7 9.4 35.6
2021 162 n/a n/a n/a
2022 172 15.0 11.4 34.9
2023 170 12.0 14.1 36.5

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

Tri-City High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%
201699.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%20.9%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%23.5%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%17.5%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%41.8%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%90.0%
202299.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%99.4%90.2%
202388.3%88.3%88.3%88.3%88.9%88.3%88.9%88.9%
2024100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%92.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Tri-City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $626 (5.3%) $11,117 (94.7%) $11,743
2020 $254 (1.9%) $13,286 (98.1%) $13,540
2021 $160 (1.3%) $12,521 (98.7%) $12,681
2022 $160 (1.3%) $12,521 (98.7%) $12,681
2023 $621 (4.8%) $12,325 (95.2%) $12,946
2024 $235 (1.5%) $15,306 (98.5%) $15,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tri-City 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 405th of 701 High schoolsRanks 211th of 699 High schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Tri-City High School)14.314.8
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Tri City CUSD 1)14.314.8
 0.5%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Tri-City High School)17.129.6
 12.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Tri City CUSD 1)17.129.6
 12.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Tri-City High School)4577.3
 32.3%
   End of Course Science (Tri City CUSD 1)4577.3
 32.3%
   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 Students150170
 13.3%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White139159
 14.4%
Two or More Races64
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.7%36.5%
 1.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tri-City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 170 students attended Tri-City High School.

Students at Tri-City High School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Tri-City High School ranks 357th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Tri-City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Tri-City Elementary School
Middle : Tri-City Junior High School


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