HERITAGE HIGH SCHOOL

Heritage High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Heritage CUSD 8 school district, located in Broadlands, IL with about 167 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 14 teachers, Heritage High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Heritage High School, located in Broadlands, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. Operating as part of Heritage Community Unit School District 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a close-knit environment characteristic of small-town school districts. Because of its size, the school is able to maintain a strong focus on personalized attention, encouraging active student participation in both rigorous coursework and a variety of extracurricular activities.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Heritage High School places a significant emphasis on community involvement and student development. The school prides itself on preparing students for life after graduation, whether they choose to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. By maintaining strong connections between faculty, students, and local residents, Heritage High School strives to cultivate a supportive culture that promotes both individual achievement and school spirit within the Broadlands area.

For more information, contact Heritage High School at (217) 896-2041 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.