DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Danville High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Danville CCSD 118 school district, located in Danville, IL with about 1,460 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 90 teachers, Danville 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.

Danville High School, located at 202 E Fairchild St in Danville, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Danville Community Consolidated School District 118. As a historic fixture in the community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness. Beyond standard academic coursework, the school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which aim to foster school spirit and student engagement.

The facility itself is notable for its architecture and long-standing presence in the city, reflecting a commitment to providing a centralized learning environment for the local youth. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic achievement and social development, Danville High School focuses on navigating the evolving educational needs of its students through various support systems and programs. It remains a focal point for community activities and academic growth within the Vermilion County area.

For more information, contact Danville High School at (217) 444-1504 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832-3114
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DANVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Danville, IL with about 1,460 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Danville CCSD 118
Total Students:
1,460
Teachers:
90.11
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 1,460 students

White
45.2%
Black or African American
36.2%
Hispanic/Latino
10.3%
Two or more races
6.3%
Asian
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.