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Vandalia Community High School

Summary:

Vandalia Community High School is a public high school serving 408 students in grades 9-12 in Vandalia, Illinois, which is part of the Vandalia CUSD 203 district. Over the past few years, the school has had a mixed performance, ranking between 222 and 520 out of 699 Illinois high schools, with a current 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vandalia Community High School faces several challenges, including a declining 4-year graduation rate that dropped from 94.8% in 2019-2020 to 75.0% in 2023-2024, which is lower than the state average and nearby schools like Bond City Community Unit 2 High School and Ramsey High School. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 39.2% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Academically, Vandalia Community High School's test scores in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts are consistently lower than the state averages, with only 15.9% and 28.4% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024, respectively. However, the school's performance in ISA Science is better, with 59.8% of students proficient or better in 2023-2024.

On a positive note, Vandalia Community High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.5 in 2022-2023, which is better than most of the nearby schools. Additionally, the school's female students and low socioeconomic status students perform better than the male students and white students, respectively, in terms of their statewide rankings. However, the school's high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 59.07% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, is a challenge that the school and district will need to address.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1109 N 8th St
       Vandalia, IL  62471-1240

(618) 283-5155

District: Vandalia CUSD 203

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,634 Help


Feeder schools for Vandalia Community High School:

Elementary:    Vandalia Elementary School
Middle:    Vandalia Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.5 Help
Number of students:  408

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Two or more races:
3.7%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Compare Details Vandalia Community High School ranks better than 57% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.98. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Vandalia Community 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 Vandalia Community High School is $17,634.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vandalia Community High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vandalia Community High School 300th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Vandalia Community High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Rank History for Vandalia Community High School

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Rank History for all students at Vandalia Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 54.43 303rd 586 48.3%
2004 44.76 389th 592 34.3%
2005 46.26 370th 590 37.3%
2006 53.53 323rd 596 45.8%
2007 53.32 328th 612 46.4%
2008 52.87 347th 624 44.4%
2009 29.04 488th 632 22.8%
2010 35.35 482nd 643 25.0%
2011 40.81 437th 655 33.3%
2012 53.99 349th 665 47.5%
2013 31.33 496th 670 26.0%
2014 43.62 423rd 670 36.9%
2015 18.90 522nd 614 15.0%
2016 25.30 505th 643 21.5%
2017 24.43 503rd 642 21.7%
2018 27.13 493rd 647 23.8%
2019 32.30 490th 701 30.1%
2021 42.88 363rd 688 47.2%
2022 63.76 222nd 699 68.2%
2023 26.19 520th 699 25.6%
2024 50.98 300th 697 57.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Vandalia Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vandalia Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 409th 585 30.1%
2019 25.25 501st 639 21.6%
2021 22.86 497th 611 18.7%
2022 71.44 119th 626 81.0%
2023 29.20 480th 644 25.5%
2024 78.63 87th 639 86.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Vandalia Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.48 2nd 125 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Vandalia Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.83 431st 620 30.5%
2019 30.65 463rd 665 30.4%
2021 40.09 366th 639 42.7%
2022 65.87 201st 658 69.5%
2023 25.78 483rd 656 26.4%
2024 66.47 181st 664 72.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Vandalia Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.29 501st 619 19.1%
2019 33.93 450th 675 33.3%
2021 43.15 341st 653 47.8%
2022 58.61 240th 664 63.9%
2023 26.23 503rd 668 24.7%
2024 30.83 448th 668 32.9%
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Rank History for White students at Vandalia Community High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.56 502nd 548 8.4%
2019 17.95 490th 552 11.2%
2021 29.29 384th 553 30.6%
2022 46.80 282nd 560 49.6%
2023 11.98 523rd 557 6.1%
2024 35.52 329th 554 40.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Vandalia Community High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 472 1 5 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 479
1989 466 1 3 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 473
1990 486 n/a 4 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 491
1991 462 1 6 0 1 n/a n/a 0 470
1992 495 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1993 490 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1994 537 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1995 537 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1996 537 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1997 551 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 551
1998 495 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 522 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
2000 516 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2001 528 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 530
2002 494 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2003 494 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2004 501 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
2005 510 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 513
2006 555 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
2007 542 3 2 2 3 n/a n/a 3 555
2008 522 3 3 3 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2009 503 6 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 515
2010 462 7 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 475
2011 392 3 1 0 9 2 19 0 426
2012 433 2 1 1 2 0 13 0 452
2013 446 2 1 4 4 0 0 0 457
2014 448 2 0 5 5 0 0 0 460
2015 451 2 1 5 5 0 0 0 464
2016 421 4 1 8 2 1 10 0 447
2017 403 1 1 5 0 0 13 0 423
2018 406 1 2 11 0 0 9 0 429
2019 387 3 1 10 0 0 9 0 410
2020 385 0 3 8 1 0 13 0 410
2021 398 0 3 8 0 0 8 0 417
2022 367 0 1 7 0 0 11 0 386
2023 383 0 1 7 1 1 15 0 408

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 Vandalia Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 31.3 15.3 n/a
1989 473 31.3 15.1 n/a
1990 491 34.3 14.3 n/a
1991 470 33.8 13.9 n/a
1992 500 32.6 15.3 n/a
1993 492 34.7 14.2 n/a
1994 539 33.8 15.9 n/a
1995 539 30.8 17.5 n/a
1996 539 30.8 17.5 n/a
1997 551 32.9 16.7 n/a
1998 495 30.5 16.2 n/a
1999 525 32.8 16.0 n/a
2000 518 32.3 16.0 n/a
2001 530 29.2 18.2 n/a
2002 497 27.9 17.8 16.9
2003 497 27.9 17.8 16.9
2004 503 29.8 16.9 16.7
2005 513 28.9 17.8 21.1
2006 557 29.9 18.6 25.9
2007 555 31.0 17.9 32.4
2008 533 27.0 19.7 35.3
2009 515 28.9 17.8 35
2010 475 32.9 14.4 39.2
2011 426 31.9 13.3 42.7
2012 452 31.6 14.2 45.4
2013 457 38.6 11.8 44.9
2014 460 31.5 14.6 47.6
2015 464 29.0 16.0 48.5
2016 447 30.0 14.9 50.3
2017 423 30.2 14.0 50.1
2018 429 31.4 13.6 50.8
2019 410 31.2 13.1 50.5
2020 410 31.8 12.8 49
2021 417 n/a n/a n/a
2022 386 41.8 9.2 53.4
2023 408 42.7 9.5 59.1

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 Vandalia Community High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 31.3 15.3 n/a
1989 473 31.3 15.1 n/a
1990 491 34.3 14.3 n/a
1991 470 33.8 13.9 n/a
1992 500 32.6 15.3 n/a
1993 492 34.7 14.2 n/a
1994 539 33.8 15.9 n/a
1995 539 30.8 17.5 n/a
1996 539 30.8 17.5 n/a
1997 551 32.9 16.7 n/a
1998 495 30.5 16.2 n/a
1999 525 32.8 16.0 n/a
2000 518 32.3 16.0 n/a
2001 530 29.2 18.2 n/a
2002 497 27.9 17.8 16.9
2003 497 27.9 17.8 16.9
2004 503 29.8 16.9 16.7
2005 513 28.9 17.8 21.1
2006 557 29.9 18.6 25.9
2007 555 31.0 17.9 32.4
2008 533 27.0 19.7 35.3
2009 515 28.9 17.8 35
2010 475 32.9 14.4 39.2
2011 426 31.9 13.3 42.7
2012 452 31.6 14.2 45.4
2013 457 38.6 11.8 44.9
2014 460 31.5 14.6 47.6
2015 464 29.0 16.0 48.5
2016 447 30.0 14.9 50.3
2017 423 30.2 14.0 50.1
2018 429 31.4 13.6 50.8
2019 410 31.2 13.1 50.5
2020 410 31.8 12.8 49
2021 417 n/a n/a n/a
2022 386 41.8 9.2 53.4
2023 408 42.7 9.5 59.1

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.

Immunization Rates

Vandalia Community High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%90.5%99.8%
201699.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%97.6%18.8%
201799.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%100.0%97.1%99.8%16.8%
201899.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.1%99.8%21.9%
2019100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%100.0%47.6%
202199.8%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.8%100.0%100.0%94.5%
2022100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.0%
202399.8%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.8%99.8%99.8%94.4%
202499.7%99.5%99.5%99.5%100.0%99.7%99.7%97.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vandalia Community High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $264 (2.6%) $10,011 (97.4%) $10,275
2020 $1,171 (4.3%) $26,101 (95.7%) $27,272
2021 $1,451 (4.9%) $27,894 (95.1%) $29,346
2022 $1,451 (4.9%) $27,894 (95.1%) $29,346
2023 $2,038 (15.7%) $10,964 (84.3%) $13,003
2024 $1,056 (6.0%) $16,578 (94.0%) $17,634

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Vandalia Community 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 490th of 701 High schoolsRanks 520th of 699 High schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Vandalia Community High School)16.39.3
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Vandalia CUSD 203)16.39.3
 7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Vandalia Community High School)17.412
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Vandalia CUSD 203)17.412
 5.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Vandalia Community High School)26.933.8
 6.9%
   End of Course Science (Vandalia CUSD 203)26.933.8
 6.9%
   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 Students410408
 0.5%
African American30
 100%
American Indian01
Asian11
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander01
White387383
 1%
Two or More Races915
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%59.1%
 8.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vandalia Community High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 408 students attended Vandalia Community High School.

Vandalia Community High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Vandalia Elementary School
Middle : Vandalia Junior High School

Vandalia Community High School ranks 300th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Vandalia Community High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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