Is Zeigler-Royalton High School a good school?

Zeigler-Royalton High School ranks 411 th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Zeigler-Royalton High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Zeigler-Royalton High School.

What is the racial makeup of Zeigler-Royalton High School?

Students at Zeigler-Royalton High School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Zeigler-Royalton High School?

Zeigler-Royalton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School Middle : Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School

Zeigler-Royalton High School

Summary:

Zeigler-Royalton High School is a public high school located in Zeigler, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 130 students. The school is part of the Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 district, which is ranked 717 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Zeigler-Royalton High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores, with only 16.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from a low of 67.3% in 2021-2022 to a high of 88.4% in 2020-2021, and its dropout rate has reached as high as 13.0% in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.9% in 2019-2020 to 46.8% in 2021-2022.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Du Quoin High School, Zeigler-Royalton High School generally underperforms in terms of test scores, graduation rates, and dropout rates. The school also serves a student population with a high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, with 62.31% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. These challenges suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for all students at Zeigler-Royalton High School.

Detail:

Public 9-12

4989 State Highway 148
Zeigler, IL 62865-3296

(618) 596-5841

District: Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188

SchoolDigger Rank:
411^th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,532

Feeder schools for Zeigler-Royalton High School:

Elementary:	Zeigler-Royalton Elementary School
Middle:	Zeigler-Royalton Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.5

Number of students: 130

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.8%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Two or more races:

3.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Zeigler-Royalton High School ranks worse than 59% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.05. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Zeigler-Royalton High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Zeigler-Royalton High School is $17,532.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Zeigler-Royalton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeigler-Royalton High School 411^th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Zeigler-Royalton High School in the ranking list.)

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Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188:

SchoolDigger ranks Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 717^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Zeigler-Royalton High School

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Rank History for all students at Zeigler-Royalton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2003	66.17	189^th	586	67.7%
2004	53.89	310^th	592	47.6%
2005	50.09	339^th	590	42.5%
2006	30.91	462^nd	596	22.5%
2007	10.47	535^th	612	12.6%
2008	46.46	388^th	624	37.8%
2009	23.95	517^th	632	18.2%
2010	19.82	529^th	643	17.7%
2011	55.03	331^st	655	49.5%
2012	42.90	438^th	665	34.1%
2013	25.23	523^rd	670	21.9%
2014	24.92	526^th	670	21.5%
2015	27.23	464^th	614	24.4%
2016	54.98	239^th	643	62.8%
2017	42.67	376^th	642	41.4%
2018	26.82	495^th	647	23.5%
2019	32.71	488^th	701	30.4%
2021	44.33	348^th	688	49.4%
2022	26.73	518^th	699	25.9%
2023	26.08	522^nd	699	25.3%
2024	38.05	411^th	697	41.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Zeigler-Royalton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	30.56	440^th	585	24.8%
2019	46.12	328^th	639	48.7%
2021	55.51	208^th	611	66.0%
2022	46.26	314^th	626	49.8%
2023	16.21	566^th	644	12.1%
2024	44.27	323^rd	639	49.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Zeigler-Royalton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	26.02	478^th	620	22.9%
2019	32.25	452^nd	665	32.0%
2021	43.19	340^th	639	46.8%
2022	33.13	446^th	658	32.2%
2023	39.67	407^th	656	38.0%
2024	56.08	240^th	664	63.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Zeigler-Royalton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	26.43	478^th	619	22.8%
2019	31.58	471^st	675	30.2%
2021	42.63	345^th	653	47.2%
2022	21.71	524^th	664	21.1%
2023	10.33	626^th	668	6.3%
2024	28.78	454^th	668	32.0%

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Rank History for White students at Zeigler-Royalton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	12.82	505^th	548	7.8%
2019	16.34	501^st	552	9.2%
2021	32.70	353^rd	553	36.2%
2022	14.64	520^th	560	7.1%
2023	10.81	529^th	557	5.0%
2024	25.74	410^th	554	26.0%

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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 Zeigler-Royalton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	227	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	227
1990	199	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	199
1991	212	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	212
1992	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1993	224	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
1994	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	232
1995	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1996	188	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	188
1997	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	202
1998	184	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	184
1999	186	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	186
2000	188	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	190
2001	169	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2002	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2003	187	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	187
2004	172	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	173
2005	176	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2006	176	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	177
2007	214	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	216
2008	215	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	7	222
2009	209	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	3	214
2010	195	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	4	200
2011	189	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	192
2012	184	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	185
2013	158	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	160
2014	163	1	2	0	0	0	2	0	168
2015	157	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	161
2016	160	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	164
2017	173	0	0	3	0	0	4	0	180
2018	169	0	2	3	0	0	4	0	178
2019	166	1	1	4	0	0	7	0	179
2020	152	2	2	3	0	0	9	0	168
2021	147	1	2	2	0	0	8	0	160
2022	134	1	1	4	0	0	6	0	146
2023	122	0	0	4	0	0	4	0	130

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 Zeigler-Royalton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	227	15.6	14.5	n/a
1990	199	16.5	12.0	n/a
1991	212	15.6	13.5	n/a
1992	224	16.8	13.3	n/a
1993	224	16.5	13.6	n/a
1994	232	16.5	14.1	n/a
1995	188	16.5	11.4	n/a
1996	188	16.5	11.4	n/a
1997	202	16.5	12.2	n/a
1998	184	16.5	11.2	n/a
1999	186	15.6	11.9	n/a
2000	190	15.6	12.2	n/a
2001	170	17.6	9.7	n/a
2002	187	16.5	11.3	43.3
2003	187	16.5	11.3	43.3
2004	173	16.0	10.8	37.6
2005	177	16.0	11.1	44.1
2006	177	16.0	11.1	38.4
2007	216	14.0	15.4	41.9
2008	222	13.0	17.1	40.9
2009	214	16.0	13.4	37
2010	200	16.0	12.5	46.9
2011	192	16.0	12.0	53.1
2012	185	16.0	11.5	54.1
2013	160	17.0	9.4	55
2014	168	17.0	9.8	60.7
2015	161	16.0	10.0	62.7
2016	164	16.0	10.2	60.4
2017	180	17.1	10.5	58.3
2018	178	18.0	9.8	50.6
2019	179	18.0	9.9	54.7
2020	168	17.0	9.8	58.3
2021	160	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	146	16.0	9.1	61.6
2023	130	17.1	7.5	62.3

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 Zeigler-Royalton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	227	15.6	14.5	n/a
1990	199	16.5	12.0	n/a
1991	212	15.6	13.5	n/a
1992	224	16.8	13.3	n/a
1993	224	16.5	13.6	n/a
1994	232	16.5	14.1	n/a
1995	188	16.5	11.4	n/a
1996	188	16.5	11.4	n/a
1997	202	16.5	12.2	n/a
1998	184	16.5	11.2	n/a
1999	186	15.6	11.9	n/a
2000	190	15.6	12.2	n/a
2001	170	17.6	9.7	n/a
2002	187	16.5	11.3	43.3
2003	187	16.5	11.3	43.3
2004	173	16.0	10.8	37.6
2005	177	16.0	11.1	44.1
2006	177	16.0	11.1	38.4
2007	216	14.0	15.4	41.9
2008	222	13.0	17.1	40.9
2009	214	16.0	13.4	37
2010	200	16.0	12.5	46.9
2011	192	16.0	12.0	53.1
2012	185	16.0	11.5	54.1
2013	160	17.0	9.4	55
2014	168	17.0	9.8	60.7
2015	161	16.0	10.0	62.7
2016	164	16.0	10.2	60.4
2017	180	17.1	10.5	58.3
2018	178	18.0	9.8	50.6
2019	179	18.0	9.9	54.7
2020	168	17.0	9.8	58.3
2021	160	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	146	16.0	9.1	61.6
2023	130	17.1	7.5	62.3

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.

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