Summary:
Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 is a small school district in Illinois that serves the community of Sesser-Valier. The district has only one high school, Sesser-Valier High School, which has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past few years. While the school maintains a relatively high graduation rate, it struggles with higher-than-average chronic absenteeism and lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to state averages, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.
Sesser-Valier High School's performance on the Illinois Science Assessment (ISA) is closer to the state average, but its SAT scores in math and English are significantly lower. The school serves a population with a relatively high proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by the high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. Despite the district's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, these resources have not translated to improved academic outcomes for the school.
Overall, the analysis of Sesser-Valier High School suggests that the school and Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 district need to closely examine the factors contributing to the school's declining performance and develop targeted strategies to improve student outcomes, particularly in the areas of mathematics and English language arts.
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