EL PASO-GRIDLEY HIGH SCHOOL

El Paso-Gridley High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11 school district, located in El Paso, IL with about 356 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 28 teachers, El Paso-Gridley High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

El Paso-Gridley High School, located in the small community of El Paso, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11. The school is known for fostering a supportive, tight-knit environment that emphasizes both academic preparation and student development. By maintaining a smaller student body, the school is able to offer a personalized educational experience where faculty can work closely with students to meet their specific learning needs while preparing them for post-secondary success.

Beyond its core curriculum, El Paso-Gridley High School places a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts opportunities that encourage school spirit and community involvement. The school serves as a central pillar of the local area, reflecting the values of its rural setting while providing modern resources and technology to ensure students remain competitive in a changing world. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to their local and global communities.

For more information, contact El Paso-Gridley High School at (309) 527-4415 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.