BEARDSTOWN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Beardstown CUSD 15 school district, located in Beardstown, IL with about 891 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 55 teachers, Beardstown Jr/Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Beardstown Jr/Sr High School, located in Beardstown, Illinois, serves as a combined secondary institution that supports students from grades 7 through 12. As a cornerstone of the Beardstown Community Unit School District #15, the school is situated in a rural Cass County setting and plays a vital role in the academic and social development of the local youth. The school’s athletic teams, known as the Tigers, are a significant point of community pride, frequently fostering school spirit and engagement throughout the town.

The school is notable for its diverse student body, which reflects the unique demographic makeup of the Beardstown area. Because of the community's significant agricultural and food-processing industries, the school district often emphasizes inclusive programming to accommodate a wide variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Academic offerings are designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, while the shared facility for junior and senior high students allows for a continuous educational experience that transitions youth from middle school through their final high school graduation.

For more information, contact Beardstown Jr/Sr High School at (217) 323-3665 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.