CAHOKIA HIGH SCHOOL

Cahokia High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Cahokia CUSD 187 school district, located in Cahokia, IL with about 883 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 56 teachers, Cahokia High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Cahokia High School, located at 800 Range Lane in Cahokia, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Cahokia Unit School District 187. The school is known for its deep roots in the community and its strong commitment to fostering both academic development and extracurricular excellence. As a cornerstone of the local area, the institution strives to provide a comprehensive learning environment that prepares its diverse student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Cahokia High School is perhaps most widely recognized for its robust athletics program, particularly its storied track and field and football traditions, which have garnered significant regional and state-level accolades over the years. The school places a high value on building character through these extracurricular activities, aiming to instill discipline, teamwork, and school spirit in its students. By balancing a structured academic curriculum with a vibrant culture of student involvement, Cahokia High School continues to function as a vital hub for youth development in the St. Clair County region.

For more information, contact Cahokia High School at (618) 332-3730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 Range Ln
Cahokia, IL 62206-2022
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CAHOKIA HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Cahokia, IL with about 883 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Cahokia CUSD 187
Total Students:
883
Teachers:
56.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 883 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CAHOKIA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 91% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.6%
White
6.0%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic/Latino
1.6%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.