Winchester High School

Summary:

Winchester High School is a public high school serving 165 students in grades 9-12 in Winchester, Illinois, which is part of the Winchester CUSD 1 district. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it faces several challenges, including declining statewide rankings, uneven performance across student subgroups, and low test scores.

Winchester High School's statewide ranking has been dropping, from 222 out of 670 Illinois high schools in 2013-2014 to 489 out of 697 in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with male and special education students ranking relatively well, but female and white students performing much lower. Academically, only 11.1% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in SAT Mathematics in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 26.1%. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching as high as 37.2% in 2021-2022, and fluctuating graduation rates, ranging from 77.8% in 2020-2021 to 100% in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Triopia Junior-Senior High School, Winchester High School generally performs worse on key metrics like test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student, ranging from $12,750 to $12,864 in recent years, these resources do not seem to be translating into improved academic outcomes. To address these challenges, Winchester High School and the Winchester CUSD 1 district should focus on implementing targeted interventions to improve student achievement, particularly in core academic areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 200 W Cross St
       Winchester, IL  62694-1243


(217) 742-3151

District: Winchester CUSD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,629 Help


Feeder schools for Winchester High School:

Elementary:    Winchester Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  165

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.6%
Two or more races:
1.8%
Hispanic:
0.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Winchester High School ranks worse than 70.2% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.89. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Winchester High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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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 high 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 Winchester High School is $15,629.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Winchester High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Winchester High School 489th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Winchester High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Winchester CUSD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Winchester CUSD 1 586th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Winchester High School

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Rank History for all students at Winchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 42.23 405th 586 30.9%
2004 50.52 352nd 592 40.5%
2005 44.79 385th 590 34.7%
2006 35.73 441st 596 26.0%
2007 61.76 245th 612 60.0%
2008 40.34 431st 624 30.9%
2009 47.88 376th 632 40.5%
2010 58.32 306th 643 52.4%
2011 26.37 512th 655 21.8%
2012 54.17 348th 665 47.7%
2013 59.96 302nd 670 54.9%
2014 66.90 222nd 670 66.9%
2015 34.56 383rd 614 37.6%
2016 55.86 231st 643 64.1%
2017 55.08 271st 642 57.8%
2018 52.65 291st 647 55.0%
2019 48.55 354th 701 49.5%
2021 20.95 548th 688 20.3%
2022 52.85 316th 699 54.8%
2023 43.48 395th 699 43.5%
2024 27.89 489th 697 29.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Winchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 68.65 71st 453 84.3%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
2024 20.75 377th 482 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Winchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.65 72nd 585 87.7%
2019 39.74 384th 639 39.9%
2021 28.36 458th 611 25.0%
2022 68.60 135th 626 78.4%
2023 23.07 518th 644 19.6%
2024 20.10 527th 639 17.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Winchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.11 468th 620 24.5%
2019 34.78 435th 665 34.6%
2021 18.59 519th 639 18.8%
2022 49.89 323rd 658 50.9%
2023 45.41 352nd 656 46.3%
2024 23.11 493rd 664 25.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Winchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.00 261st 429 39.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Winchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.31 141st 619 77.2%
2019 59.71 229th 675 66.1%
2021 23.52 492nd 653 24.7%
2022 53.48 284th 664 57.2%
2023 35.53 440th 668 34.1%
2024 32.43 434th 668 35.0%
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Rank History for White students at Winchester High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.03 353rd 548 35.6%
2019 26.65 420th 552 23.9%
2021 11.25 526th 553 4.9%
2022 35.15 366th 560 34.6%
2023 23.53 461st 557 17.2%
2024 15.68 497th 554 10.3%
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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 Winchester High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 237 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 237
1990 219 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 221
1991 219 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
1992 220 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 222
1993 211 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
1994 227 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1995 236 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1996 236 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1997 234 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1998 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 237
1999 235 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2000 217 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2001 223 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 226 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2003 226 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2004 219 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2005 200 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 203
2006 192 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2007 194 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2008 206 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 213 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2010 212 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2011 198 1 0 0 1 0 4 0 204
2012 192 0 0 0 2 0 3 0 197
2013 194 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 197
2014 193 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 195
2015 190 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 194
2016 192 0 1 0 0 0 5 0 198
2017 182 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 185
2018 175 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 178
2019 177 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 182
2020 167 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 172
2021 162 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 167
2022 177 0 0 2 0 0 6 0 185
2023 161 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 165

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 Winchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 237 20.1 11.7 n/a
1990 221 18.6 11.8 n/a
1991 221 19.6 11.2 n/a
1992 222 20.5 10.8 n/a
1993 213 20.5 10.4 n/a
1994 228 20.5 11.1 n/a
1995 237 20.0 11.9 n/a
1996 237 20.0 11.9 n/a
1997 234 21.0 11.1 n/a
1998 237 22.1 10.7 n/a
1999 235 22.1 10.6 n/a
2000 217 20.0 10.9 n/a
2001 223 20.5 10.9 n/a
2002 228 21.6 10.6 15.4
2003 228 21.6 10.6 15.4
2004 221 20.6 10.7 12.7
2005 203 21.0 9.7 15.3
2006 196 18.0 10.9 16.3
2007 197 21.0 9.4 20.8
2008 207 10.0 20.7 22.7
2009 214 23.0 9.3 17.3
2010 213 23.0 9.2 22.5
2011 204 23.0 8.8 25
2012 197 22.1 8.9 26.4
2013 197 23.7 8.2 26.9
2014 195 21.0 9.2 32.8
2015 194 19.0 10.2 40.2
2016 198 19.0 10.4 28.3
2017 185 20.0 9.2 37.3
2018 178 19.0 9.3 40.4
2019 182 19.5 9.3 37.4
2020 172 20.2 8.4 39.5
2021 167 n/a n/a n/a
2022 185 19.8 9.3 38.9
2023 165 19.3 8.5 39.4

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 Winchester High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 237 20.1 11.7 n/a
1990 221 18.6 11.8 n/a
1991 221 19.6 11.2 n/a
1992 222 20.5 10.8 n/a
1993 213 20.5 10.4 n/a
1994 228 20.5 11.1 n/a
1995 237 20.0 11.9 n/a
1996 237 20.0 11.9 n/a
1997 234 21.0 11.1 n/a
1998 237 22.1 10.7 n/a
1999 235 22.1 10.6 n/a
2000 217 20.0 10.9 n/a
2001 223 20.5 10.9 n/a
2002 228 21.6 10.6 15.4
2003 228 21.6 10.6 15.4
2004 221 20.6 10.7 12.7
2005 203 21.0 9.7 15.3
2006 196 18.0 10.9 16.3
2007 197 21.0 9.4 20.8
2008 207 10.0 20.7 22.7
2009 214 23.0 9.3 17.3
2010 213 23.0 9.2 22.5
2011 204 23.0 8.8 25
2012 197 22.1 8.9 26.4
2013 197 23.7 8.2 26.9
2014 195 21.0 9.2 32.8
2015 194 19.0 10.2 40.2
2016 198 19.0 10.4 28.3
2017 185 20.0 9.2 37.3
2018 178 19.0 9.3 40.4
2019 182 19.5 9.3 37.4
2020 172 20.2 8.4 39.5
2021 167 n/a n/a n/a
2022 185 19.8 9.3 38.9
2023 165 19.3 8.5 39.4

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

Winchester High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201999.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%98.9%100.0%99.5%58.3%
202198.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%97.6%
202298.4%97.8%97.8%97.8%98.9%97.3%98.4%98.9%
202398.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202498.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%98.8%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Winchester High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $263 (2.1%) $12,077 (97.9%) $12,339
2020 $00 (0.0%) $12,750 (100.0%) $12,750
2021 $948 (7.4%) $11,916 (92.6%) $12,864
2022 $948 (7.4%) $11,916 (92.6%) $12,864
2023 $924 (9.8%) $8,496 (90.2%) $9,421
2024 $754 (4.8%) $14,875 (95.2%) $15,629

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Winchester 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 354th of 701 High schoolsRanks 395th of 699 High schools
 6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Winchester High School)22.515.2
 7.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Winchester CUSD 1)22.515.2
 7.3%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Winchester High School)3021.2
 8.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Winchester CUSD 1)3021.2
 8.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Winchester High School)31.645.5
 13.9%
   End of Course Science (Winchester CUSD 1)31.645.5
 13.9%
   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 Students182165
 9.3%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White177161
 9%
Two or More Races23
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients37.4%39.4%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Winchester High School

Winchester High School ranks 489th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Winchester High School are 98% White, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 165 students attended Winchester High School.

Winchester High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Winchester Elementary School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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