Exceptional Achievement: All Three D230 Schools Earn Top "Exemplary" Status on the 2026 Illinois Report Card

Consolidated High School District 230 is proud to announce the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has officially awarded Carl Sandburg, Amos Alonzo Stagg and Victor J. Andrew High Schools the highest distinction under the state’s updated 2026 accountability framework: an Exemplary designation.

The Exemplary designation places all three D230 schools in the top tier of performance statewide. Under Illinois' updated Profiles of Performance framework - which measures academic proficiency, growth, and student success metrics - this recognition confirms that every school in our district is delivering an outstanding education and meeting the highest standards for student achievement and growth.

Under Illinois’ updated accountability model, schools are evaluated on fixed, rigorous performance benchmarks rather than competing against one another on a curve. Most importantly, to qualify as exemplary, a high school must demonstrate that every student group is thriving, with no demographic subgroup failing into underperforming status. This is a validation not only of academic excellence, but also of equity and access for all learners.

Key Highlights:

• Graduation Rates: Earning exemplary means each school earned high, sustained completion rates across our four, five, and six year graduation cohorts.
  • FY25: 95.1% FY26: 95.4%
• Comprehensive Academic Excellence: All three schools achieved top performance across core accountability indicators, including Student Growth Percentiles (SGPs) and ELA/Math/Science proficiency.
  • FY25 ELA Proficiency: 60% FY26 ELA Proficiency: 63.5%
  • FY25 Math Proficiency: 51.8% FY26 Math Proficiency: 51.6%
  • FY25 Science Proficiency: 59% FY26 Science Proficiency: 55.4%
• Consistent Attendance & School Environment: Each school demonstrated improvement in consistent attendance and active participation in our school climate initiatives.
  • FY25: 80.9% FY26: 85.6%
• Equity & Student Support: Earning Exemplary status requires high performance across all student subgroups, reflecting our staff's collective commitment to closing opportunity gaps and supporting every learner.
• A Shared Victory: This distinction represents the hard work of our educators, support staff, administrators, students, and board members across every classroom in the district.

“Earning an Exemplary designation does not mean our work is finished, stated Dr. Anita Huffman, Assistant Superintendent for Instructional Services. Rather, it provides momentum as we continue to refine our programs through continuous improvement efforts aligned to our district’s strategic plan, staying focused on simply getting better at getting better.”

To explore the complete data profile, you can view the official report by visiting the IllinoisReportCard.com and searching for your high school’s name.

About Consolidated High School District 230

D230 serves students and families in the Southwest suburban communities through Carl Sandburg High School, Amos Alonzo Stagg High School, and Victor J. Andrew High School. The district is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and inclusive educational environment focused on student success. For more information, please visit www.d230.org.