HAMILTON COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Hamilton Co CUSD 10 school district, located in Mc Leansboro, IL with about 564 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 30 teachers, Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School, located in McLeansboro, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Hamilton County Community Unit School District #10. As a combined junior and senior high school, it integrates students from grades 7 through 12 into a single campus environment. The school is centrally located within the county, acting as a focal point for academic, extracurricular, and community activities in the rural southeastern Illinois region.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment typical of smaller rural districts, emphasizing both core academic standards and vocational readiness. Students have access to a variety of athletic programs—competing as the "Foxes"—as well as clubs and organizations that promote leadership and social development. By housing both middle and high school levels in one location, the institution aims to provide a consistent educational experience that helps students transition smoothly from their formative junior high years into their college and career-preparatory high school coursework.

For more information, contact Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School at (618) 643-2328 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.