LEWISTOWN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Lewistown Jr/Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lewistown CUSD 97 school district, located in Lewistown, IL with about 287 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 24 teachers, Lewistown Jr/Sr 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.

Lewistown Junior/Senior High School is a public educational institution located in Lewistown, Illinois, serving students in grades 7 through 12. As a combined middle and high school, it functions as the central academic hub for the community within the Lewistown Community Unit School District #97. The school is situated along State Highway 100, providing a rural, close-knit learning environment that emphasizes a transition from early adolescence through high school graduation.

The school is committed to fostering student development through a mix of core academic curricula and extracurricular opportunities. By housing both junior high and senior high students under one roof, the institution facilitates a consistent educational experience that prepares students for post-secondary pursuits, whether they choose to enter the workforce, military, or higher education. The school serves as a focal point for local pride, often participating in regional athletics and community events that define the small-town character of Fulton County.

For more information, contact Lewistown Jr/Sr High School at (309) 547-2288 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.