Midwest Central High School

Summary:

Midwest Central High School is a public high school located in Manito, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 252 students. The school is part of the Midwest Central CUSD 191 district, which is ranked 552 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Midwest Central High School faces several challenges, including declining performance, high chronic absenteeism, and lower academic achievement compared to state averages and nearby schools. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 76.9% to 82.7%, which is lower than the state average and schools like Havana High School (93.2%) and Pekin Community High School (95.1%). Additionally, the school has a relatively high dropout rate, ranging from 4.9% to 7.9%, which is higher than the state average and schools like Pekin Community High School (1.1%). Chronic absenteeism has also increased significantly, from 14.5% in 2019-2020 to 46.8% in 2021-2022, much higher than the state average and most nearby schools.

Academically, Midwest Central High School's test scores in SAT Mathematics, SAT English Language Arts, and ISA Science are consistently lower than the state averages and the scores of nearby schools, such as Limestone Community High School and Illini Bluffs High School. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 43.93% to 47.62%, which is higher than some nearby schools. The school's leadership and the Midwest Central CUSD 191 district should closely examine the underlying factors contributing to these issues and develop targeted strategies to address them, with a focus on improving student outcomes and overall school performance.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 910 S Washington St
       Manito, IL  61546-8901


(309) 968-6766

District: Midwest Central CUSD 191

SchoolDigger Rank:
431st of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,787 Help


Feeder schools for Midwest Central High School:

Elementary:    Midwest Central Primary School
Middle:    Midwest Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
95.6%
Hispanic:
2.8%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Midwest Central High School ranks worse than 61.8% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.53. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Midwest Central 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 Midwest Central High School is $15,787.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midwest Central High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midwest Central High School 431st of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Midwest Central High School in the ranking list.)

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Midwest Central CUSD 191:

SchoolDigger ranks Midwest Central CUSD 191 552nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Midwest Central High School

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Rank History for all students at Midwest Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 68.90 171st 586 70.8%
2004 74.16 132nd 592 77.7%
2005 47.90 355th 590 39.8%
2006 62.72 236th 596 60.4%
2007 57.65 285th 612 53.4%
2008 43.89 411th 624 34.1%
2009 55.92 309th 632 51.1%
2010 57.43 313th 643 51.3%
2011 79.22 118th 655 82.0%
2012 50.41 380th 665 42.9%
2013 48.83 382nd 670 43.0%
2014 27.98 514th 670 23.3%
2015 35.18 378th 614 38.4%
2016 32.59 445th 643 30.8%
2017 33.95 448th 642 30.2%
2018 45.55 354th 647 45.3%
2019 36.71 453rd 701 35.4%
2021 22.11 537th 688 21.9%
2022 54.64 294th 699 57.9%
2023 44.25 391st 699 44.1%
2024 35.53 431st 697 38.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Midwest Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 29.28 270th 453 40.4%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midwest Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.25 337th 585 42.4%
2019 32.84 437th 639 31.6%
2021 23.51 493rd 611 19.3%
2022 85.23 50th 626 92.0%
2023 56.07 236th 644 63.4%
2024 51.02 263rd 639 58.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Midwest Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.04 424th 620 31.6%
2019 33.43 447th 665 32.8%
2021 33.34 406th 639 36.5%
2022 50.67 312th 658 52.6%
2023 38.93 415th 656 36.7%
2024 38.57 386th 664 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Midwest Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.86 276th 619 55.4%
2019 38.75 418th 675 38.1%
2021 12.41 587th 653 10.1%
2022 56.79 259th 664 61.0%
2023 49.57 316th 668 52.7%
2024 30.99 447th 668 33.1%
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Rank History for White students at Midwest Central High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.62 410th 548 25.2%
2019 19.18 482nd 552 12.7%
2021 11.38 525th 553 5.1%
2022 37.98 347th 560 38.0%
2023 25.44 439th 557 21.2%
2024 23.39 429th 554 22.6%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Midwest Central High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 434 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1993 443 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1994 446 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 450
1995 414 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1996 414 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1997 429 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1998 417 0 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 422
1999 386 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 395
2000 390 1 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2001 375 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2002 345 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2003 345 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2004 353 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2005 344 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2006 353 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 3 360
2007 362 1 1 1 1 n/a n/a 1 367
2008 373 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 376
2009 354 2 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2010 342 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2011 342 0 1 2 1 0 1 0 347
2012 344 1 0 2 0 0 2 0 349
2013 324 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 328
2014 308 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 314
2015 293 4 2 2 3 0 0 0 304
2016 291 3 3 5 3 0 4 0 309
2017 285 3 1 2 1 0 4 0 296
2018 280 2 1 4 1 0 3 0 291
2019 306 5 2 5 0 0 1 0 319
2020 291 1 1 6 0 0 2 0 301
2021 278 4 2 6 0 0 1 0 291
2022 269 2 2 6 0 0 1 0 280
2023 241 2 1 7 0 0 1 0 252

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 Midwest Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 437 27.5 15.8 n/a
1993 447 27.0 16.6 n/a
1994 450 27.5 16.4 n/a
1995 415 25.6 16.2 n/a
1996 415 25.6 16.2 n/a
1997 433 26.6 16.3 n/a
1998 422 27.6 15.3 n/a
1999 395 27.4 14.4 n/a
2000 397 27.4 14.5 n/a
2001 378 27.4 13.8 n/a
2002 352 26.0 13.5 21.3
2003 352 26.0 13.5 21.3
2004 358 24.0 14.9 24
2005 348 20.0 17.4 22.1
2006 360 22.0 16.4 27.2
2007 367 27.0 13.6 20.8
2008 376 21.0 17.9 24.2
2009 359 25.5 14.1 22.6
2010 346 26.3 13.1 26.9
2011 347 24.8 13.9 32.6
2012 349 25.3 13.7 34.7
2013 328 26.1 12.5 33.2
2014 314 23.3 13.4 35.7
2015 304 24.0 12.6 37.8
2016 309 25.0 12.3 41.4
2017 296 23.0 12.8 43.2
2018 291 23.4 12.3 49.8
2019 319 23.4 13.5 48.3
2020 301 22.9 13.1 45.5
2021 291 n/a n/a n/a
2022 280 22.4 12.5 43.9
2023 252 21.4 11.7 47.6

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 Midwest Central High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 437 27.5 15.8 n/a
1993 447 27.0 16.6 n/a
1994 450 27.5 16.4 n/a
1995 415 25.6 16.2 n/a
1996 415 25.6 16.2 n/a
1997 433 26.6 16.3 n/a
1998 422 27.6 15.3 n/a
1999 395 27.4 14.4 n/a
2000 397 27.4 14.5 n/a
2001 378 27.4 13.8 n/a
2002 352 26.0 13.5 21.3
2003 352 26.0 13.5 21.3
2004 358 24.0 14.9 24
2005 348 20.0 17.4 22.1
2006 360 22.0 16.4 27.2
2007 367 27.0 13.6 20.8
2008 376 21.0 17.9 24.2
2009 359 25.5 14.1 22.6
2010 346 26.3 13.1 26.9
2011 347 24.8 13.9 32.6
2012 349 25.3 13.7 34.7
2013 328 26.1 12.5 33.2
2014 314 23.3 13.4 35.7
2015 304 24.0 12.6 37.8
2016 309 25.0 12.3 41.4
2017 296 23.0 12.8 43.2
2018 291 23.4 12.3 49.8
2019 319 23.4 13.5 48.3
2020 301 22.9 13.1 45.5
2021 291 n/a n/a n/a
2022 280 22.4 12.5 43.9
2023 252 21.4 11.7 47.6

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

Midwest Central High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaMeningococcalDTP
2016100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%99.7%27.0%
2017100.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%100.0%100.0%23.1%100.0%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%23.1%99.3%
201999.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%50.3%99.1%
202199.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
202299.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
202398.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%98.4%
202499.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $719 (6.7%) $9,934 (93.3%) $10,653
2020 $828 (6.6%) $11,741 (93.4%) $12,570
2021 $1,467 (10.6%) $12,403 (89.4%) $13,870
2022 $1,467 (10.6%) $12,403 (89.4%) $13,870
2023 $572 (3.6%) $15,170 (96.4%) $15,743
2024 $560 (3.5%) $15,227 (96.5%) $15,787

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Midwest Central 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 453rd of 701 High schoolsRanks 391st of 699 High schools
 8.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Midwest Central High School)23.617
 6.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Midwest Central CUSD 191)23.617
 6.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest Central High School)26.420.3
 6.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Midwest Central CUSD 191)26.420.3
 6.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Midwest Central High School)15.845.6
 29.8%
   End of Course Science (Midwest Central CUSD 191)15.845.6
 29.8%
   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 Students319252
 21%
African American52
 60%
American Indian00
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White306241
 21.2%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.3%47.6%
 0.7%


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Midwest Central High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Midwest Central Primary School
Middle : Midwest Central Middle School

Students at Midwest Central High School are 96% White, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 252 students attended Midwest Central High School.

Midwest Central High School ranks 431st of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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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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