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#2964 of 3,813 schools in IL

Anna-jonesboro High School

High School · Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81 · Anna, IL

An Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81 high school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

608 S Main St, Anna, IL 62906

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness1.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation2.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$16,437
Chronic Absenteeism24.5%

Students at Anna-jonesboro High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

51.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Anna-jonesboro High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,278/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anna), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,615

Median home value

$138,200

Median rent

$654/mo

College educated

18.3%

Homeownership

68.3%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.5% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·13 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anna-jonesboro High School is listed in Anna Jonesboro CHSD 81; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anna-jonesboro High School

Anna-jonesboro High School is a public high school in Anna, IL, part of Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81, serving approximately 486 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,964 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anna-jonesboro High School

What grades does Anna-jonesboro High School serve?

Anna-jonesboro High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Anna-jonesboro High School?

Anna-jonesboro High School has an enrollment of approximately 486 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anna-jonesboro High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anna-jonesboro High School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anna-jonesboro High School rank in IL?

Anna-jonesboro High School ranks #2,964 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Anna-jonesboro High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anna-jonesboro High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Anna-jonesboro High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anna-jonesboro High School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Anna-jonesboro High School a charter school?

No, Anna-jonesboro High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anna-jonesboro High School a Title I school?

No, Anna-jonesboro High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anna-jonesboro High School?

51.4% of students at Anna-jonesboro High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
486
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Union County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.5%
Area population (ZIP 62906)
7,218
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
44.9
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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