Webber High School

Summary:

Webber High School is a public high school located in Bluford, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with an enrollment of 128 students. The school is part of the Bluford Unit School District 318, which is ranked 697 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Webber High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with a ranking between 253 and 602 out of 697-701 schools in recent years, and has received a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most years, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state. The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with female students outperforming male students and white students underperforming compared to the state average. Webber High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 80% and 96.6% in recent years, with the most recent rate at 89.3%, and its dropout rate has ranged from 2.1% to 5.9%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.6% in 2019-2020 to 47.4% in 2020-2021, with the most recent rate at 19.5%.

Webber High School's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is significantly below the state average in both mathematics and English language arts, while its science proficiency rates are closer to the state average but still lag behind. The school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 253 in 2021-2022 to 602 in 2023-2024, which is lower than some nearby high schools, such as Hamilton County Junior/Senior High School and Woodlawn High School. Despite increased spending per student, reaching $14,717 in 2022-2023, the school's performance has not shown significant improvements, suggesting the need for a comprehensive improvement plan to address the various challenges it faces.

Detail:

Public 9-12

901 6Th St
Bluford, IL 62814-1418

(618) 732-6121

District: Bluford Unit School District 318

SchoolDigger Rank:
602^nd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,484

Feeder schools for Webber High School:

Elementary:

Bluford Grade School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 129

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.3%

Two or more races:

3.1%

African American:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Webber High School ranks worse than 86.4% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.69. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Webber High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.3%), two or more races (3.1%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Webber High School is 12.5. (See more...)

Compare Webber High School employs 10.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Webber High School is $13,484.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Webber High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Webber High School 602^nd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Webber High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Bluford Unit School District 318:

SchoolDigger ranks Bluford Unit School District 318 697^th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Webber High School

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Rank History for all students at Webber High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	22.82	521^st	647	19.5%
2019	45.11	383^rd	701	45.4%
2021	23.02	525^th	688	23.7%
2022	60.03	253^rd	699	63.8%
2023	23.61	543^rd	699	22.3%
2024	14.69	602^nd	697	13.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Webber High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2019	47.27	317^th	639	50.4%
2021	21.90	501^st	611	18.0%
2022	25.83	485^th	626	22.5%
2023	34.95	436^th	644	32.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Webber High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	28.89	460^th	620	25.8%
2019	54.67	281^st	665	57.7%
2021	33.66	399^th	639	37.6%
2022	66.24	196^th	658	70.2%
2023	21.22	519^th	656	20.9%
2024	24.26	487^th	664	26.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Webber High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	10.58	563^rd	619	9.0%
2019	22.07	533^rd	675	21.0%
2021	15.97	551^st	653	15.6%
2022	47.90	339^th	664	48.9%
2023	25.86	505^th	668	24.4%
2024	10.02	632^nd	668	5.4%

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Rank History for White students at Webber High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IL State Percentile
2018	11.93	514^th	548	6.2%
2019	27.46	411^th	552	25.5%
2021	12.07	520^th	553	6.0%
2022	39.79	330^th	560	41.1%
2023	9.87	533^rd	557	4.3%
2024	7.16	546^th	554	1.4%

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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 Webber High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	123	1	1	2	1	0	0	128
2017	111	2	1	1	0	0	1	116
2018	116	2	0	1	0	0	2	121
2019	119	2	0	1	0	0	0	122
2020	123	0	0	1	0	2	4	130
2021	126	0	0	1	0	0	3	130
2022	113	0	0	0	0	0	2	115
2023	124	1	0	1	0	0	2	128
2024	123	1	0	1	0	0	4	129

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 Webber High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	128	9.0	14.2	35.9
2017	116	8.0	14.4	34.5
2018	121	8.5	14.0	30.6
2019	122	7.7	15.8	35.2
2020	130	7.1	18.0	37.7
2021	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	115	7.2	15.8	41.7
2023	128	9.3	13.7	41.4
2024	129	10.2	12.5	40.3

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 Webber High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	128	9.0	14.2	35.9
2017	116	8.0	14.4	34.5
2018	121	8.5	14.0	30.6
2019	122	7.7	15.8	35.2
2020	130	7.1	18.0	37.7
2021	130	n/a	n/a	n/a
2022	115	7.2	15.8	41.7
2023	128	9.3	13.7	41.4
2024	129	10.2	12.5	40.3

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.

Immunization Rates

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Year	Polio	Measles	Mumps	Rubella	Hepatitis B	Varicella	Meningococcal	DTP
2016	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	99.2%	25.4%
2017	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	23.3%	100.0%
2018	87.8%	87.8%	87.8%	87.8%	87.8%	87.8%	18.7%	87.8%
2019	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	24.2%	100.0%
2021	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	97.0%	81.8%	100.0%
2022	93.6%	96.8%	96.8%	96.8%	93.6%	96.8%	80.7%	96.8%
2023	97.4%	97.4%	97.4%	97.4%	97.4%	97.4%	93.5%	97.4%
2024	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	100.0%	95.0%	100.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Webber High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$589 (5.6%)	$10,003 (94.4%)	$10,592
2020	$1,437 (12.5%)	$10,033 (87.5%)	$11,470
2021	$2,818 (20.9%)	$10,681 (79.1%)	$13,500
2022	$2,818 (20.9%)	$10,681 (79.1%)	$13,500
2023	$1,635 (11.1%)	$13,082 (88.9%)	$14,717
2024	$1,048 (7.8%)	$12,437 (92.2%)	$13,484

Data source: Illinois Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Webber High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 383^rd of 701 High schools	Ranks 543^rd of 699 High schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Webber High School)	20.7	3.8	16.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bluford Unit School District 318)	20.7	3.8	16.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)	34.8	26.7	8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Webber High School)	31	15.4	15.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bluford Unit School District 318)	31	15.4	15.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)	36.7	31.6	5.1%
End of Course Science (Webber High School)	27.3	30.8	3.5%
End of Course Science (Bluford Unit School District 318)	27.3	30.8	3.5%
End of Course Science (Illinois)	36.4	52.2	15.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	122	128	4.9%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	119	124	4.2%
Two or More Races	0	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.2%	41.4%	6.2%

Schools Near Webber High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISA Science (2024)	IAR English Language Arts (2024)			IAR Mathematics (2024)			SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT English Language Arts (2024)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science All Grades	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT English Language Arts 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Webber High School	Public	9-12	901 6Th St	Bluford	62814	Jefferson County	Bluford Unit School District 318	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 732-6121	129	10	12.5	40.3%	123 (95.3%)	1 (0.8%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.1%)	14.7	602^nd of 697 public high schools	13.6%		23.6	543^rd of 699 public high schools	22.3%	59	47.8							4.2	4.2	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$13,484	$1,048	$12,437
Mt Vernon Alternative School	Public	6-12	2300 Benton Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 316-7071	0	7	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Safe School Program	Public	6-12	2300 Benton Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 316-7071	0	0	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wayne City High School	Public	9-12	408 E Mill St	Wayne City	62895	Wayne County	Wayne City CUSD 100	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(618) 895-3108	142	15	9.7	42.3%	139 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	72.2	153^rd of 697 public high schools	78.0%		32.4	487^th of 699 public high schools	30.3%	334	50.0							43.8	25.1	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	98.6	97.9	98.6	97.2	$13,954	$829	$13,124
Mount Vernon High School	Public	9-12	11101 N Wells Bypass Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Mt Vernon Township HSD 201	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 246-1750	1,240	90	13.8	57.3%	881 (71.0%)	179 (14.4%)	58 (4.7%)	8 (0.6%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (9.0%)	36.1	427^th of 697 public high schools	38.7%		36.1	462^nd of 699 public high schools	33.9%	35	35.6							10.3	21.3	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.2	97.0	$17,201	$1,009	$16,192
Mt Vernon Area Career Center	Public	11-12	11101 N Wells Bypass Rd	Mount Vernon	62864	Jefferson County	Clintn/Jeffrsn/Marin/Washngtn ROE	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(618) 244-3700	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Woodlawn High School	Public	9-12	300 N Central St	Woodlawn	62898	Jefferson County	Woodlawn Unit School District 209	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 735-2631	176	14	12.5	35.8%	164 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	56.1	250^th of 697 public high schools	64.1%		30.3	497^th of 699 public high schools	28.9%	247								21.6	27.0	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	97.7	94.9	$14,560	$29	$14,531
Waltonville High School	Public	9-12	804 W Knob St	Waltonville	62894	Jefferson County	Waltonville CUSD 1	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	(618) 279-7211	99	10	10.4	49.5%	97 (98.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	21.1	540^th of 697 public high schools	22.5%		59.8	245^th of 699 public high schools	64.9%	295	57.9							0.0	15.8	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	99.0	$16,365	$923	$15,442
Hamilton County Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	1 Fox Ln	Mc Leansboro	62859	Hamilton County	Hamilton County CUSD 10	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(618) 643-2328	472	32	14.6	52.8%	457 (96.8%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	17.7	574^th of 697 public high schools	17.6%		47.3	360^th of 699 public high schools	48.5%	214	44.1	44.9	42.0	43.4	24.4	17.3	20.8	4.8	8.1	99.2	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.4	99.2	98.3	$11,981	$1,200	$10,781

Frequently Asked Questions about Webber High School

How many students attend Webber High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Webber High School.

Is Webber High School a good school?

Webber High School ranks in the bottom 13.6% of Illinois high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Webber High School?

Students at Webber High School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Webber High School?

Webber High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bluford Grade School

What district is Webber High School in?

Bluford Unit School District 318

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