Shawnee High School

Summary:

Shawnee High School is a small public high school in Wolf Lake, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of just 69 students. The school is part of the Shawnee CUSD 84 district, which is ranked 784 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Shawnee High School has consistently low academic performance, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois high schools over the past several years. Its standardized test scores are significantly below the state average, with only 12.6% of students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts and 0% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 31.1% and 26.1%, respectively. The school's graduation rate has fluctuated between 65.2% and 84.0%, and its dropout rate has been relatively high, ranging from 3.2% to 6.5% in recent years. Additionally, Shawnee High School has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, which is a significant concern.

Compared to nearby schools like Egyptian Senior High School, Dongola High School, Anna-Jonesboro High School, and Cobden High School, Shawnee High School's academic performance and student outcomes are consistently lower. The high percentage of students from low-income families at Shawnee High School likely contributes to these challenges, and addressing attendance issues and improving resource allocation could be crucial for improving overall student success.

Detail:

Public 9-12

3365 State Hwy 3 N
Wolf Lake, IL 62998

(618) 833-5307

District: Shawnee CUSD 84

SchoolDigger Rank:
572^nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,800

Feeder schools for Shawnee High School:

Elementary:	Shawnee Elementary School
Middle:	Shawnee Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.6

Number of students: 69

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.1%

African American:

1.4%

Asian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Shawnee High School ranks worse than 82.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Shawnee 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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Shawnee High School is $13,800.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Shawnee High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee High School 572^nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Shawnee High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Shawnee CUSD 84:

SchoolDigger ranks Shawnee CUSD 84 784^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Shawnee High School

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Rank History for all students at Shawnee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	45.70	371^st	586	36.7%
2004	52.37	326^th	592	44.9%
2005	82.34	70^th	590	88.1%
2006	38.76	422^nd	596	29.2%
2007	20.59	514^th	612	16.0%
2008	51.19	357^th	624	42.8%
2009	38.08	447^th	632	29.3%
2010	59.87	288^th	643	55.2%
2011	29.19	502^nd	655	23.4%
2012	55.59	337^th	665	49.3%
2013	51.00	369^th	670	44.9%
2014	63.78	247^th	670	63.1%
2015	14.49	557^th	614	9.3%
2016	46.32	326^th	643	49.3%
2017	25.31	496^th	642	22.7%
2018	22.94	519^th	647	19.8%
2019	50.28	334^th	701	52.4%
2021	14.84	592^nd	688	14.0%
2022	17.64	580^th	699	17.0%
2023	32.56	485^th	699	30.6%
2024	17.93	572^nd	697	17.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Shawnee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	27.49	464^th	585	20.7%
2019	69.13	129^th	639	79.8%
2021	12.21	580^th	611	5.1%
2022	22.20	514^th	626	17.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Shawnee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	20.02	508^th	619	17.9%
2019	32.54	463^rd	675	31.4%
2021	8.58	626^th	653	4.1%
2022	25.86	489^th	664	26.4%

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Rank History for White students at Shawnee High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.22	519^th	548	5.3%
2019	35.50	345^th	552	37.5%
2021	7.51	541^st	553	2.2%
2022	7.21	546^th	560	2.5%
2023	20.97	482^nd	557	13.5%
2024	9.39	535^th	554	3.4%

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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 Shawnee High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	165	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	165
1990	161	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	161
1991	160	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	160
1992	162	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1993	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1994	160	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	161
1995	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1996	152	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	152
1997	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	154
1998	155	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	155
1999	135	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2000	155	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
2001	148	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	150
2002	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2003	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2004	137	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	137
2005	127	3	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	133
2006	130	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2007	145	2	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	151
2008	154	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	4	158
2009	150	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	3	155
2010	151	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	5	157
2011	130	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	131
2012	123	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	123
2013	119	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	121
2014	107	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	108
2015	114	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	115
2016	108	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	111
2017	94	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	97
2018	90	1	0	0	0	0	2	0	93
2019	83	3	0	0	0	0	2	0	88
2020	75	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	79
2021	82	2	0	0	0	0	2	0	86
2022	66	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	69
2023	67	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	69

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Shawnee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	165	16.8	9.8	n/a
1990	161	16.8	9.5	n/a
1991	160	16.8	9.5	n/a
1992	162	17.0	9.5	n/a
1993	152	16.0	9.5	n/a
1994	161	16.0	10.1	n/a
1995	152	16.0	9.5	n/a
1996	152	16.0	9.5	n/a
1997	154	15.6	9.9	n/a
1998	155	16.8	9.2	n/a
1999	136	15.6	8.7	n/a
2000	157	15.7	10.0	n/a
2001	150	16.0	9.4	n/a
2002	151	13.4	11.3	49.7
2003	151	13.4	11.3	49.7
2004	137	12.4	11.0	52.6
2005	133	13.4	9.9	46.6
2006	136	12.4	11.0	46.3
2007	151	14.0	10.8	43
2008	158	12.0	13.2	53.9
2009	155	15.5	10.0	48.7
2010	157	14.6	10.7	53.3
2011	131	13.5	9.7	52.7
2012	123	12.1	10.1	56.1
2013	121	18.5	6.5	64.5
2014	108	12.0	9.0	97.2
2015	115	12.0	9.5	97.4
2016	111	12.0	9.2	97.3
2017	97	10.8	8.9	96.9
2018	93	9.1	10.2	100
2019	88	8.9	9.8	96.6
2020	79	9.2	8.5	68.4
2021	86	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	69	7.8	8.8	55.1
2023	69	7.1	9.6	53.6

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 Shawnee High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	165	16.8	9.8	n/a
1990	161	16.8	9.5	n/a
1991	160	16.8	9.5	n/a
1992	162	17.0	9.5	n/a
1993	152	16.0	9.5	n/a
1994	161	16.0	10.1	n/a
1995	152	16.0	9.5	n/a
1996	152	16.0	9.5	n/a
1997	154	15.6	9.9	n/a
1998	155	16.8	9.2	n/a
1999	136	15.6	8.7	n/a
2000	157	15.7	10.0	n/a
2001	150	16.0	9.4	n/a
2002	151	13.4	11.3	49.7
2003	151	13.4	11.3	49.7
2004	137	12.4	11.0	52.6
2005	133	13.4	9.9	46.6
2006	136	12.4	11.0	46.3
2007	151	14.0	10.8	43
2008	158	12.0	13.2	53.9
2009	155	15.5	10.0	48.7
2010	157	14.6	10.7	53.3
2011	131	13.5	9.7	52.7
2012	123	12.1	10.1	56.1
2013	121	18.5	6.5	64.5
2014	108	12.0	9.0	97.2
2015	115	12.0	9.5	97.4
2016	111	12.0	9.2	97.3
2017	97	10.8	8.9	96.9
2018	93	9.1	10.2	100
2019	88	8.9	9.8	96.6
2020	79	9.2	8.5	68.4
2021	86	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	69	7.8	8.8	55.1
2023	69	7.1	9.6	53.6

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

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Meningococcal	DTP
2016	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	27.8%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.0%	29.1%	100.0%
2018	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	99.0%	32.7%	100.0%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	52.2%	100.0%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	94.3%	100.0%
2022	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	98.6%	87.0%	98.6%
2023	92.5%	92.5%	92.5%	92.5%	92.5%	92.5%	91.0%	92.5%
2024	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	97.1%	95.7%	97.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Shawnee High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,572 (12.0%)	$11,575 (88.0%)	$13,147
2020	$1,572 (12.0%)	$11,575 (88.0%)	$13,147
2021	$1,572 (12.0%)	$11,575 (88.0%)	$13,147
2022	$1,572 (12.0%)	$11,575 (88.0%)	$13,147
2023	$1,700 (12.7%)	$11,725 (87.3%)	$13,425
2024	$1,900 (13.8%)	$11,900 (86.2%)	$13,800

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Shawnee High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 334^th of 701 High schools	Ranks 485^th of 699 High schools	21.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee High School)	25	0	25%
11th Grade Mathematics (Shawnee CUSD 84)	25	0	25%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee High School)	43.8	6.3	37.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Shawnee CUSD 84)	43.8	6.3	37.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Shawnee High School)	16.7	58.8	42.1%
End of Course Science (Shawnee CUSD 84)	16.7	58.8	42.1%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	88	69	21.6%
African American	3	1	66.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	0	0
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	83	67	19.3%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	96.6%	53.6%	43%

Schools Near Shawnee High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Shawnee High School	Public	9-12	3365 State Hwy 3 N	Wolf Lake	62998	Union County	Shawnee CUSD 84	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 833-5307	69	7	9.6	53.6%	67 (97.1%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17.9	572^nd of 697 public high schools	17.9%		32.6	485^th of 699 public high schools	30.6%	87		0.0	12.6	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	95.7	$13,800	$1,900	$11,900
Anna-Jonesboro High School	Public	9-12	608 S Main St	Anna	62906	Union County	Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 833-8502	497	34	14.6	50.3%	432 (86.9%)	11 (2.2%)	35 (7.0%)	8 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.8%)	27	498^th of 697 public high schools	28.6%		50.2	326^th of 699 public high schools	53.4%	172	42.0	8.7	14.6	99.6	99.0	99.0	99.0	99.6	99.0	99.6	98.1	$16,149	$744	$15,405
Cobden High School	Public	9-12	413 N Appleknocker St	Cobden	62920	Union County	Cobden SUD 17	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 893-4031	161	13	12.2	51.6%	98 (60.9%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (34.2%)	2 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.7%)	53.8	273^rd of 697 public high schools	60.8%		56.4	264^th of 699 public high schools	62.2%	9	62.5	25.0	21.9	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	97.1	$16,250	$1,242	$15,007
Dongola High School	Public	9-12	1000 High St	Dongola	62926	Union County	Dongola Unified School District 66	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 827-3524	58	3	17.3	72.4%	53 (91.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)								(n/a)				100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$14,297	$290	$14,007
Egyptian Senior High School	Public	9-12	20023 Diswood Rd	Tamms	62988	Alexander County	Egyptian CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 776-5251	120	12	10.4	100.0%	103 (85.8%)	10 (8.3%)	2 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.2%)	20.2	547^th of 697 public high schools	21.5%		21.7	555^th of 699 public high schools	20.6%	8		4.0	12.0	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	96.6	$19,055	$3,539	$15,515
Cope Alternative School	Public	6-12	1725B Shomaker Dr	Murphysboro	62966	Jackson County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 687-7290	0	1	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Project SOAR	Public	9-12	1725B Shomaker Dr	Murphysboro	62966	Jackson County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 687-7290	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Five County Regional Vocational System	Public	9-12	130 Washington Ave	Tamms	62988	Alexander County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 747-2703	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Five County Regional Vocational Center	Public	11-12	130 Washington St	Tamms	62988	Alexander County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 747-2703	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Five County Regional Alternative	Public	6-12	1001 Walnut Street	Murphysboro	62966	Jackson County	Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 687-7290	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Shawnee High School

Is Shawnee High School a good school?

Shawnee High School ranks in the bottom 17.9% of Illinois high schools.

What schools feed into Shawnee High School?

Shawnee High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Shawnee Elementary School
Middle : Shawnee Junior High School

What district is Shawnee High School in?

Shawnee CUSD 84

What is the racial makeup of Shawnee High School?

Students at Shawnee High School are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Shawnee High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 69 students attended Shawnee High School.

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