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#3070 of 3,813 schools in IL

Du Quoin High School

High School · Du Quoin Cusd 300 · Du Quoin, IL

A Du Quoin Cusd 300 high school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 E South St, Du Quoin, IL 62832

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

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.31 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)28% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness1.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.1:1
District spending per student$16,375
Chronic Absenteeism33.3%

Students at Du Quoin High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

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

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2022
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Du Quoin 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average531/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Du Quoin), 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

$57,324

Median home value

$94,600

Median rent

$716/mo

College educated

13.1%

Homeownership

72.3%

Poverty rate

20.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.4% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
9 girls'·30 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christian Fellowship SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3PK–122.6 mi41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Du Quoin Cusd 300

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$16,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Du Quoin High School is listed in Du Quoin CUSD 300; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Du Quoin High School

Du Quoin High School is a public high school in Du Quoin, IL, part of Du Quoin Cusd 300, serving approximately 445 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,070 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Du Quoin High School

What grades does Du Quoin High School serve?

Du Quoin High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Du Quoin High School?

Du Quoin High School has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Du Quoin High School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Du Quoin High School rank in IL?

Du Quoin High School ranks #3,070 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Du Quoin High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Du Quoin High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Du Quoin High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Du Quoin High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Du Quoin High School a charter school?

No, Du Quoin High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Du Quoin High School a Title I school?

No, Du Quoin High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Du Quoin High School?

45.6% of students at Du Quoin 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
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Perry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.3%
Area population (ZIP 62832)
8,903
Area average commute
23.7 min
Area median age
43.5
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 62832; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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