GEORGETOWN-RIDGE FARM HIGH SCHOOL

Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 school district, located in Georgetown, IL with about 289 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School, located at 500 W Mulberry St in Georgetown, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Georgetown-Ridge Farm Community Unit School District #4. Situated in Vermilion County, the school functions as a focal point for a small, tight-knit rural community. The high school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular growth, sports, and vocational development.

The school is well-known for its mascot, the "Buffalo," and maintains a strong sense of school spirit that is characteristic of smaller Illinois school districts. By providing a personalized educational environment, Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School emphasizes close relationships between faculty and students, ensuring that individuals receive the attention needed to succeed. While it operates on a smaller scale than urban counterparts, the school remains a vital pillar of the Georgetown area, fostering community pride and student achievement through its commitment to local education.

For more information, contact Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School at (217) 662-6716 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.