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Mission
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In cooperation with parents and the community, District 99 provides a caring and challenging environment where all students develop as lifelong learners to become contributing, responsible members of a changing world.
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Two renowned schools, grades 9-12
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Location and communities served
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Serves a 32-square mile area of 65,000 residents in 7 western suburban communities, including Bolingbrook, Darien, Downers Grove, Lisle, Oak Brook, Westmont and Willowbrook
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Faculty
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321 certified teachers, averaging 13.5 years of experience
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83.2% of teachers have a Master’s Degrees or higher
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Professional development
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Opportunities for professional growth include literacy coaching, cooperative learning and strategies to help students organize their learning (CRISS). Professional Learning Community model places teachers into teams, encouraging collaboration and individual development. PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports Network) ensures a systematic approach to social and emotional well-being and behavioral intervention.
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Student population
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5,196students
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69.5% white, 30.5% minority
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Attendance rate: 94.4%
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Graduation rate: 90.7%
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Average class size: 22.3
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Finances
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Instructional expenditure per pupil: $9,108
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Average teacher salary: $89,652
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90.6% of revenue from local property taxes and other local funding
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Higher than state average expenditure on instruction (50.5%); lower than state average expenditure on administration (1.3%)
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Academic programs and achievement
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22.8 ACT composite score average, exceeding the national average
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For juniors taking the Prairie State Achievement Test (PSAE), 75.1% of met or exceeded standards in math and 67.4% met or exceeded standards in reading
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Strong focus on college preparedness by offering 20 Advanced Placement courses
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Strong relationships with local business community, including a co-sponsored mentor program
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After-school and summer programs available for at-risk students needing additional academic support
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Extracurricular opportunities
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All-state athletic teams and champions in a variety of sports
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All-state bands, orchestra and choirs
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Variety of clubs encourage positive student involvement
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