- TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL (134:1 vs. 101.5:1).
- WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL (22 vs. 7).
- WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL (18 vs. 7).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 2 additional metrics are reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL (18 vs. 7).
Graduation Outcomes
Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher graduating cohort than WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL (15 vs. 13).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher sat/act participation than TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL (22 vs. 7).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL (6 vs. 0).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL (134:1 vs. 101.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
6 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL
1 metric was reported by TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.
Dual enrollment
12
Reported Only at WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL
1 metric was reported by WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL. Comparable data for TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL is missing or suppressed.
Gifted & talented
20
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL
$17,765.71
WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL
$12,382.98
Local revenue share
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL
47.8%
WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL
13.5%
State revenue share
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL
44.2%
WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL
78.4%
Federal revenue share
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL
8%
WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL
8.2%
District chronic absenteeism rate
TURTLE LAKE-MERCER HIGH SCHOOL
10.1%
WHITE SHIELD HIGH SCHOOL
58%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
McLean County
$81,847
McLean County
$81,847
Poverty rate
McLean County
8.4%
McLean County
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
McLean County
23.9%
McLean County
23.9%
Unemployment rate
McLean County
2.9%
McLean County
2.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.