EDWARDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL
Edwardsville High School is a public high school that is part of the Edwardsville CUSD 7 school district, located in Edwardsville, IL with about 2,366 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 120 teachers, Edwardsville High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Edwardsville High School (EHS), located in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary institution serving the students of Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7. As the district's sole high school, it functions as a comprehensive educational hub for the surrounding community, catering to a large and diverse student body. The school is widely recognized for its robust academic programming, which includes a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized career-technical education pathways designed to prepare students for both collegiate and vocational pursuits.
Beyond its academic curriculum, Edwardsville High School maintains a highly active extracurricular culture. The school is well-regarded for its competitive athletic programs, which frequently secure regional and state-level recognition, as well as an extensive range of clubs, performing arts, and service organizations. With its modern facility on Center Grove Road, the school serves as a focal point for local pride and community engagement, emphasizing a commitment to developing well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of post-secondary life.
For more information, contact Edwardsville High School at (618) 656-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Edwardsville, IL 62025-3307
(618) 656-7100
EDWARDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Edwardsville, IL with about 2,366 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Edwardsville CUSD 7
- Total Students:
- 2,366
- Teachers:
- 120.68
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 2,366 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EDWARDSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.5%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.0%
- Asian
- 2.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.6%
- Male
- 52.4%
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.