Serving 219 students in grades 9-12, Abingdon High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
219 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)40-44%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
27%
Black
2%
17%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(12-13)80-84%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Abingdon CUSD 217 School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abingdon High School?
The graduation rate of Abingdon High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 83%.
How many students attend Abingdon High School?
219 students attend Abingdon High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Abingdon High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abingdon High School?
Abingdon High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Abingdon High School offer ?
Abingdon High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Abingdon High School part of?
Abingdon High School is part of Abingdon CUSD 217 School District.
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