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#2718 of 3,813 schools in IL

North Mac High School

High School · North Mac Cusd 34 · Virden, IL

A North Mac Cusd 34 high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

231 W Fortune St, Virden, IL 62690

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2010–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation11%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.6Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
District spending per student$15,553
Chronic Absenteeism30%

Students at North Mac High School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).

Show all 13 years
2010
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)

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

Based on 25 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North Mac 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. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,906/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Virden), 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

$82,644

Median home value

$112,200

Median rent

$785/mo

College educated

12.7%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62690; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
11% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·10 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

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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.

North Mac Cusd 34

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,553NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Mac High School is listed in North Mac CUSD 34; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Mac High School

North Mac High School is a public high school in Virden, IL, part of North Mac Cusd 34, serving approximately 373 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,718 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Mac High School

What grades does North Mac High School serve?

North Mac High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend North Mac High School?

North Mac High School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Mac High School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Mac High School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Mac High School rank in IL?

North Mac High School ranks #2,718 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is North Mac High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Mac High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 North Mac High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Mac High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).

Is North Mac High School a charter school?

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

Is North Mac High School a Title I school?

No, North Mac High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Mac High School?

49.1% of students at North Mac 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
373
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Macoupin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 62690)
3,878
Area median age
39.4
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 62690; 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, 2010-2021, multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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