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#3035 of 3,813 schools in IL

West Carroll High School

High School · West Carroll Cusd 314 · Savanna, IL

A West Carroll Cusd 314 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

500 Cragmoor St, Savanna, IL 61074

  • Math 15% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 1 AP courses offered

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
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.)24% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness1.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation3.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$15,158
Chronic Absenteeism30.2%

Students at West Carroll High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

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

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2022
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 32% (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

54.3%

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 West Carroll 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low160/100K

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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

$48,387

Median home value

$93,900

Median rent

$807/mo

College educated

14.7%

Homeownership

66.5%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61074; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
3.6% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·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.

West Carroll Cusd 314

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Carroll High School is listed in West Carroll CUSD 314; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Carroll High School

West Carroll High School is a public high school in Savanna, IL, part of West Carroll Cusd 314, serving approximately 278 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,035 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Carroll High School

What grades does West Carroll High School serve?

West Carroll High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Carroll High School?

West Carroll High School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Carroll High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Carroll High School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Carroll High School rank in IL?

West Carroll High School ranks #3,035 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is West Carroll High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Carroll 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 West Carroll High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Carroll High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is West Carroll High School a charter school?

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

Is West Carroll High School a Title I school?

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

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

54.3% of students at West Carroll 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
278
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Carroll County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
30.2%
Area population (ZIP 61074)
4,009
Area average commute
15.8 min
Area median age
53.1
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 61074; 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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