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Mount Carmel High School

Summary:

Mount Carmel High School is a public high school serving 466 students in grades 9-12 in Mount Carmel, Illinois, which is part of the Wabash CUSD 348 school district.

The school has seen fluctuating performance, ranking as high as 17th out of 643 Illinois high schools in 2015-2016 with a 5-star rating, but as low as 490th out of 670 in 2013-2014 with a 1-star rating. In the most recent school year, Mount Carmel High School ranked 256th out of 697 Illinois high schools with a 3-star rating, performing better than Edwards County High School (395th, 2-star) but lower than Grayville Junior Senior High School (263rd, 3-star). The school's graduation rate has ranged from 75.8% to 85.1%, with a dropout rate as high as 14.9%. Chronic absenteeism has also been a significant concern, reaching over 50% in the most recent school year, much higher than nearby schools.

Academically, Mount Carmel High School's proficiency rates in SAT Mathematics (24.7%), SAT English Language Arts (23.6%), and ISA Science (45.9%) were all lower than state averages and the performance of nearby schools. These challenges may be influenced by the school's relatively high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 40.99% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these issues and implementing targeted interventions could be crucial for improving the overall quality and outcomes of Mount Carmel High School.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 201 N Pear St
       Mount Carmel, IL  62863-2101

(618) 262-5104

District: Wabash CUSD 348

SchoolDigger Rank:
256th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,749 Help


Feeder schools for Mount Carmel High School:

Elementary:    Mt Carmel Elementary School
    Mt Carmel Grade School
Middle:    Mt Carmel Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.1%
Two or more races:
2.1%
African American:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41% Help


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Compare Details Mount Carmel High School ranks better than 63.3% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.57. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mount Carmel 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 Mount Carmel High School is $14,749.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mount Carmel High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mount Carmel High School 256th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Mount Carmel High School in the ranking list.)

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Wabash CUSD 348:

SchoolDigger ranks Wabash CUSD 348 563rd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mount Carmel High School

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Rank History for all students at Mount Carmel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.73 219th 586 62.6%
2004 67.60 196th 592 66.9%
2005 72.05 158th 590 73.2%
2006 61.79 241st 596 59.6%
2007 52.09 342nd 612 44.1%
2008 36.17 454th 624 27.2%
2009 52.49 343rd 632 45.7%
2010 55.05 335th 643 47.9%
2011 61.57 281st 655 57.1%
2012 34.74 491st 665 26.2%
2013 32.05 490th 670 26.9%
2014 31.38 490th 670 26.9%
2015 65.05 168th 614 72.6%
2016 89.35 17th 643 97.4%
2017 60.48 240th 642 62.6%
2018 60.99 231st 647 64.3%
2019 60.04 241st 701 65.6%
2021 38.39 407th 688 40.8%
2022 45.93 376th 699 46.2%
2023 46.31 375th 699 46.4%
2024 55.57 256th 697 63.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mount Carmel 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 57.98 101st 473 78.6%
2021 44.98 175th 453 61.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2023 65.29 115th 476 75.8%
2024 20.75 377th 482 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mount Carmel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.94 298th 585 49.1%
2019 56.52 229th 639 64.2%
2021 26.42 474th 611 22.4%
2022 42.94 354th 626 43.5%
2023 50.64 282nd 644 56.2%
2024 27.63 465th 639 27.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Mount Carmel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.30 260th 620 58.1%
2019 64.09 207th 665 68.9%
2021 40.53 359th 639 43.8%
2022 34.30 434th 658 34.0%
2023 53.20 294th 656 55.2%
2024 56.49 236th 664 64.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Mount Carmel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.91 97th 428 77.3%
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Mount Carmel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.32 202nd 619 67.4%
2019 53.65 269th 675 60.1%
2021 33.75 411th 653 37.1%
2022 57.25 254th 664 61.7%
2023 38.63 409th 668 38.8%
2024 52.62 272nd 668 59.3%
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Rank History for White students at Mount Carmel High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.74 255th 548 53.5%
2019 41.61 284th 552 48.6%
2021 23.34 437th 553 21.0%
2022 27.10 427th 560 23.8%
2023 26.36 431st 557 22.6%
2024 37.75 311th 554 43.9%
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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 Mount Carmel High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 709 1 8 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 718
1990 683 1 7 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 692
1991 683 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1992 723 1 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1993 718 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 723
1994 744 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 747
1995 765 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1996 765 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 771
1997 760 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 766
1998 727 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1999 735 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 745
2000 720 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2001 692 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 692
2002 648 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2003 648 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 648
2004 611 5 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2005 611 10 3 5 4 n/a n/a 0 633
2006 640 1 3 4 3 n/a n/a 10 661
2007 628 2 3 2 2 n/a n/a 9 646
2008 626 2 1 4 3 n/a n/a 9 645
2009 592 2 4 4 2 n/a n/a 9 613
2010 578 1 3 5 2 n/a n/a 7 596
2011 580 2 2 5 1 0 9 0 599
2012 557 3 3 3 0 0 12 0 578
2013 549 2 3 4 0 0 11 0 569
2014 511 1 1 2 0 0 13 0 528
2015 494 1 1 3 0 0 13 0 512
2016 481 0 2 2 0 0 13 0 498
2017 489 0 1 3 0 0 11 0 504
2018 462 1 2 0 0 0 8 0 473
2019 467 1 4 5 0 0 5 0 482
2020 484 4 5 6 0 0 10 0 509
2021 479 7 6 6 0 0 9 0 507
2022 455 6 7 5 0 0 9 0 482
2023 434 8 6 8 0 0 10 0 466

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 Mount Carmel High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 718 44.7 16.0 n/a
1990 692 44.7 15.4 n/a
1991 692 43.7 15.8 n/a
1992 732 44.0 16.6 n/a
1993 723 44.0 16.4 n/a
1994 747 44.0 17.0 n/a
1995 771 44.0 17.5 n/a
1996 771 44.0 17.5 n/a
1997 766 43.0 17.8 n/a
1998 735 45.0 16.3 n/a
1999 745 44.6 16.7 n/a
2000 721 45.0 16.0 n/a
2001 692 46.5 14.9 n/a
2002 648 47.2 13.7 8
2003 648 47.2 13.7 8
2004 622 40.5 15.4 16.7
2005 633 40.0 15.8 17.2
2006 661 39.0 16.9 15.7
2007 646 37.0 17.5 21.7
2008 645 35.0 18.4 20.4
2009 613 39.0 15.7 19.9
2010 596 36.1 16.5 24.8
2011 599 37.0 16.1 25.5
2012 578 37.0 15.6 31
2013 569 47.1 12.0 36.7
2014 528 39.0 13.5 39
2015 512 35.0 14.6 41
2016 498 32.0 15.5 35.9
2017 504 31.0 16.2 38.5
2018 473 31.8 14.8 40
2019 482 30.0 16.0 43.6
2020 509 31.0 16.4 41.3
2021 507 n/a n/a n/a
2022 482 30.5 15.7 43.2
2023 466 31.0 15.0 41

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 Mount Carmel High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 718 44.7 16.0 n/a
1990 692 44.7 15.4 n/a
1991 692 43.7 15.8 n/a
1992 732 44.0 16.6 n/a
1993 723 44.0 16.4 n/a
1994 747 44.0 17.0 n/a
1995 771 44.0 17.5 n/a
1996 771 44.0 17.5 n/a
1997 766 43.0 17.8 n/a
1998 735 45.0 16.3 n/a
1999 745 44.6 16.7 n/a
2000 721 45.0 16.0 n/a
2001 692 46.5 14.9 n/a
2002 648 47.2 13.7 8
2003 648 47.2 13.7 8
2004 622 40.5 15.4 16.7
2005 633 40.0 15.8 17.2
2006 661 39.0 16.9 15.7
2007 646 37.0 17.5 21.7
2008 645 35.0 18.4 20.4
2009 613 39.0 15.7 19.9
2010 596 36.1 16.5 24.8
2011 599 37.0 16.1 25.5
2012 578 37.0 15.6 31
2013 569 47.1 12.0 36.7
2014 528 39.0 13.5 39
2015 512 35.0 14.6 41
2016 498 32.0 15.5 35.9
2017 504 31.0 16.2 38.5
2018 473 31.8 14.8 40
2019 482 30.0 16.0 43.6
2020 509 31.0 16.4 41.3
2021 507 n/a n/a n/a
2022 482 30.5 15.7 43.2
2023 466 31.0 15.0 41

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

Mount Carmel High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.6%99.8%
201699.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%24.3%
201799.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.4%99.6%27.7%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.5%99.3%99.3%22.4%
201999.3%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.8%99.3%99.6%46.6%
202198.5%98.7%98.7%98.7%99.6%98.7%98.7%98.3%
202298.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.8%98.9%98.9%98.4%
202398.2%98.4%98.4%98.4%99.3%98.2%98.2%97.5%
202498.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.8%98.8%98.0%97.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mount Carmel High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $14 (0.2%) $9,315 (99.8%) $9,329
2020 $282 (3.2%) $8,497 (96.8%) $8,778
2021 $1,029 (9.7%) $9,622 (90.3%) $10,652
2022 $1,029 (9.7%) $9,622 (90.3%) $10,652
2023 $1,731 (13.9%) $10,747 (86.1%) $12,478
2024 $2,801 (19.0%) $11,947 (81.0%) $14,748

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mount Carmel 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 241st of 701 High schoolsRanks 375th of 699 High schools
 19.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Mount Carmel High School)32.214.8
 17.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Wabash CUSD 348)32.214.8
 17.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mount Carmel High School)37.319.5
 17.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Wabash CUSD 348)37.319.5
 17.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Mount Carmel High School)30.652.9
 22.3%
   End of Course Science (Wabash CUSD 348)30.652.9
 22.3%
   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 Students482466
 3.3%
African American18
 700%
American Indian00
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic58
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White467434
 7.1%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%41%
 2.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mount Carmel High School

Mount Carmel High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Mt Carmel Elementary School
Elementary : Mt Carmel Grade School
Middle : Mt Carmel Junior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Mount Carmel High School.

Students at Mount Carmel High School are 93% White, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Mount Carmel High School ranks 256th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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