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#1720 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 45% in state

Cissna Park SR High School

High School · Cissna Park Cusd 6 · Cissna Park, IL

A Cissna Park Cusd 6 high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

511 N 2nd St, Cissna Park, IL 60924

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.15 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency18% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-18.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.6:1
District spending per student$14,700
Chronic Absenteeism23.1%

Students at Cissna Park SR High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 30 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 50% (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

29.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Cissna Park SR 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average542/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$69,145

Median home value

$148,400

Median rent

$645/mo

College educated

30.4%

Homeownership

77.7%

Poverty rate

8.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60924; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Cissna Park Cusd 6

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$14,700NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cissna Park SR High School is listed in Cissna Park CUSD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cissna Park SR High School

Cissna Park SR High School is a public high school in Cissna Park, IL, part of Cissna Park Cusd 6, serving approximately 91 students in grades 9th-12th with a 7.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,720 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cissna Park SR High School

What grades does Cissna Park SR High School serve?

Cissna Park SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Cissna Park SR High School?

Cissna Park SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 91 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Cissna Park SR High School is 7.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cissna Park SR High School rank in IL?

Cissna Park SR High School ranks #1,720 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Cissna Park SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Cissna Park SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Cissna Park SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cissna Park SR High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Cissna Park SR High School a charter school?

No, Cissna Park SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cissna Park SR High School a Title I school?

No, Cissna Park SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cissna Park SR High School?

29.7% of students at Cissna Park SR 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
91
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Iroquois County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.1%
Area population (ZIP 60924)
1,707
Area average commute
26.4 min
Area median age
40.8
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 60924; 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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