The Best High-Performing, High-Poverty Schools in Illinois

School funding reform has moved its way up Illinois’ to-do list in recent months. Legislation before the General Assembly would divert more state resources to low-income school districts by cutting funding for wealthier suburban districts.

Despite the fact it’s harder for low-income students in poorer districts to achieve academically given their situation, some public schools are doing just that. They won the Illinois Spotlight Schools award for the 2013-14 academic year.

Here are the suburban, downstate and Chicago schools that made the cut.

Also, see why one member of Gov.-elect Bruce Rauner’s transition team is getting flak for his big yearly pension payouts.

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