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W E D N E S D A Y
November 6, 2024 Vol. 45, No. 19
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OPRF shows consistency with ‘commendable’ rating on Illinois Report Card
But school’s chronic absenteeism jumps to pandemic-era levels
Celebrating seniority PROVIDED
Oak Parker Carole Jackson (left) and the rest of her relay team at the World Masters Athletic Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden. Story by Jessica Mackinnon, page 18
By GREGG VOSS Contributing Reporter
If results are painted with a broad brush, the word would be “consistency” for Oak Park and River Forest High School District 200 on the annual Illinois Report Card 2023-24 that was made public Oct. 30. Key data points such as graduation rate and ninth grade on track were on par with the 2022-23 school year, and in both cases grew slightly. Average class size continued its drop, and the district was once again rated as “commendable,” with an overall index score of 90.36. See REPORT CARD on page 6