CHRISTOPHER HIGH SCHOOL

Christopher High is a Title I public high school that is part of the Christopher USD 99 school district, located in Christopher, IL with about 221 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 17 teachers, Christopher High 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.

Christopher High School, located at 1 Bearcat Dr in Christopher, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Christopher Community Unit School District 99. As a small, rural-focused school, it acts as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students and faculty often share long-standing relationships. The school is home to the "Bearcats" athletic teams, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement within the Franklin County area.

Academically, Christopher High School focuses on providing a standard core curriculum while striving to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether through college enrollment, trade schools, or the local workforce. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with extracurricular activities and sports, the school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience tailored to the needs of a smaller student body. Its location in Christopher reflects its commitment to serving the families of the surrounding small-town and agricultural community.

For more information, contact Christopher High at (618) 724-9461 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.