Teachers
 
Teacher Credentials
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Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Emergency or provisional credentials6%2%
Average Class Size
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Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
High school2119
 
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  Students
 
Student Ethnicity
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Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis SchoolState Average
White, not Hispanic69%54%
Hispanic26%20%
Black, not Hispanic2%19%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%4%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Subgroups
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Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Low-income students29%41%
Limited English proficient students3%7%
Attendance
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Source: IL State Board of Education, 2006-2007
 This SchoolState Average
Attendance rate89%94%
 
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  Spending Per Pupil
 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$7,318$9,238
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%59%
Student and staff support6%10%
Administration10%12%
Other expenditures21%19%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 
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  Advanced Placement Exams

In 2007-2008 students at this school took Advanced Placement (AP) exams in the following areas:
  • Biology
  • Calculus AB
  • Calculus BC
  • Economics: Macro
  • Economics: Micro
  • English Literature & Composition
  • Government & Politics: U.S.
  • Psychology
  • U.S. History
Source: The College Board®, 2007-2008

About the AP Exams
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  • In 2007-2008 the College Board® administered AP exams in 37 courses spanning 22 subject areas, including literature, art, science, math, history, language, music and psychology.
  • Many schools offer college-level classes to prepare students for the AP exams, but students can take exams without completing a specific course.
  • The exams listed on GreatSchools profiles represent schools with at least one student taking each exam.
  • Students who score well on AP exams can earn advanced standing or college credit from most U.S. colleges and universities.
 
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