Data from the class that graduated in 2018 shows 67 percent of Carbondale Community students enrolled in two- or four-year programs at a college or university within 12 months of graduating high school, compared to 75 percent across the state. After 16 months, the rate was 69 percent.
Of the Carbondale Community graduates attending Illinois community colleges, 8 percent took remedial courses in reading, while 25 percent took them in math and 12 percent took them in communications.
Statewide, 43 percent of students enrolled in community colleges across the state had to take remedial classes.
Remediation for area schools: Class of 2018
School District | City | School | Four-year graduation rate | Remediation rate |
---|---|---|---|---|
Johnston City CUSD 1 | Johnston City | Johnston City High School | 81% | 39% |
Crab Orchard CUSD 3 | Marion | Crab Orchard High School | 85% | 32% |
Carbondale CHSD 165 | Carbondale | Carbondale Community High School | 89% | 32% |
Carterville CUSD 5 | Carterville | Carterville High School | 93% | 21% |
Trico CUSD 176 | Campbell Hill | Trico Senior High School | 92% | 19% |