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#1402 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 37% in state

Oblong High School

High School · Oblong Cusd 4 · Oblong, IL

An Oblong Cusd 4 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 S Range St, Oblong, IL 62449

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% 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 Data14
Annual Change-2.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency20% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.7:1
District spending per student$14,015
Chronic Absenteeism25.5%

Students at Oblong High School score 20% 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 Proficiency15%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

49.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Oblong 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average599/100K

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

$56,552

Median home value

$99,900

Median rent

$537/mo

College educated

12.4%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62449; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
5 boys'·4 girls'·9 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.

Oblong Cusd 4

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$14,015NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Oblong High School is listed in Oblong CUSD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oblong High School

Oblong High School is a public high school in Oblong, IL, part of Oblong Cusd 4, serving approximately 165 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,402 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oblong High School

What grades does Oblong High School serve?

Oblong High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Oblong High School?

Oblong High School has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oblong High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Oblong High School is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oblong High School rank in IL?

Oblong High School ranks #1,402 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Oblong High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Oblong High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Oblong High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oblong High School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Oblong High School a charter school?

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

Is Oblong High School a Title I school?

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

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

49.7% of students at Oblong 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
165
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Crawford County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.5%
Area population (ZIP 62449)
2,883
Area average commute
17.6 min
Area median age
46.9
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 62449; 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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