Serving 143 students in grades 6-12, Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 143 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School's student population of 143 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
143 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1938 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
93%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
27%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School's ranking?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is ranked #1938 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School?
143 students attend Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School offer ?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School part of?
Lowpoint-washburn Jr Sr High School is part of Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 School District.
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