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Friday, October 3, 2025

How much has Centralia HSD 200 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Centralia High School District 200 accumulated $5.79 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a South Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

Spending and revenue data obtained for this analysis comes from the Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network (ILEARN), which is part of the Illinois State Board of Education and collects data annually on school district financials.

Over the 10-year span, Centralia HSD 200 reported 3.4 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 10 percent. The resulting deficit grew by 1,449.3 percent from 2008 to 2017.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$11,505,003
$11,558,066
-$53,063
2009
$10,832,230
$10,620,039
$212,191
2010
$11,291,022
$11,683,904
-$392,882
2011
$12,710,231
$13,690,411
-$980,180
2012
$11,695,020
$12,172,266
-$477,246
2013
$12,064,488
$12,255,331
-$190,843
2014
$12,442,083
$12,731,180
-$289,097
2015
$12,212,023
$13,679,216
-$1,467,193
2016
$12,144,422
$13,473,155
-$1,328,733
2017
$11,891,396
$12,713,497
-$822,101
Total
$118,787,918
$124,577,065
-$5,789,147
10-year change (%)
3.4
10
1,449.3
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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