DEPUE HIGH SCHOOL

DePue High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the DePue USD 103 school district, located in DePue, IL with about 122 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 10 teachers, DePue 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.

DePue High School is a small, public secondary school located in the village of DePue, Illinois, serving the local community within the DePue Unit School District #103. As a close-knit educational institution, the school focuses on providing personalized instruction and fostering a supportive environment where students can build strong relationships with both their peers and faculty. Despite its rural setting, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce immediately after graduation.

The school functions as a central pillar of the DePue community, offering a standard high school curriculum alongside extracurricular activities that encourage student engagement. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, DePue High School aims to offer a focused academic experience that addresses the individual needs of its diverse student body. Its location in Bureau County reflects the school's commitment to the values of a small-town educational environment while striving to meet the evolving academic standards of the state of Illinois.

For more information, contact DePue High School at (815) 200-5248 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.