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Top 49% in state

Sesser-valier High School

High School · Sesser-valier Cusd 196 · Sesser, IL

A Sesser-valier Cusd 196 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4626 State Highway 154, Sesser, IL 62884

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.86 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
College Readiness4.6Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation17.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.9:1
District spending per student$13,785
Chronic Absenteeism34.1%

Students at Sesser-valier High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

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

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (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

44.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Sesser-valier 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low162/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$57,386

Median home value

$93,800

Median rent

$702/mo

College educated

16.2%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62884; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
17.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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.

Sesser-valier Cusd 196

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sesser-valier High School is listed in Sesser-Valier CUSD 196; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sesser-valier High School

Sesser-valier High School is a public high school in Sesser, IL, part of Sesser-valier Cusd 196, serving approximately 179 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,854 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sesser-valier High School

What grades does Sesser-valier High School serve?

Sesser-valier High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Sesser-valier High School?

Sesser-valier High School has an enrollment of approximately 179 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sesser-valier High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Sesser-valier High School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sesser-valier High School rank in IL?

Sesser-valier High School ranks #1,854 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Sesser-valier High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sesser-valier High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sesser-valier High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sesser-valier High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Sesser-valier High School a charter school?

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

Is Sesser-valier High School a Title I school?

No, Sesser-valier High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sesser-valier High School?

44.7% of students at Sesser-valier 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
179
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Franklin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.1%
Area population (ZIP 62884)
2,764
Area average commute
31.9 min
Area median age
40.4
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 62884; 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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