Summary:
The zip code 62643 contains a single public high school, Hartsburg-Emden Junior-Senior High School, which serves grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 97 students. The school's district, Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21, is ranked 477 out of 813 districts in Illinois and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Hartsburg-Emden Junior-Senior High School has shown fluctuating performance over the past few years, ranking as high as 55th out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 with a 5-star rating, but dropping to 353rd out of 697 in 2023-2024 with a 2-star rating. The school's four-year graduation rate is 85.7%, and its dropout rate is 4.3%. However, the school faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 27.8%. While the school's performance on English Language Arts and Mathematics tests is generally below the state averages, it shows a relative strength in science proficiency on the ISA test.
With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 to 1, Hartsburg-Emden Junior-Senior High School may provide more personalized attention and support for its students. However, the school's small size of 97 students could also limit the range of educational and extracurricular offerings available. Additionally, the high percentage of students (41.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch suggests the school may face socioeconomic challenges that can impact student performance and educational outcomes.
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