FIELDCREST HIGH SCHOOL

Fieldcrest High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Fieldcrest CUSD 6 school district, located in Minonk, IL with about 338 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 26 teachers, Fieldcrest High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Fieldcrest High School, located in Minonk, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Fieldcrest Community Unit School District #6. The school is known for being the consolidation point for several small communities in the region, fostering a close-knit, rural academic environment. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music, and vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is central to the Minonk community and emphasizes a supportive educational atmosphere typical of smaller Illinois districts. By consolidating resources from the surrounding area, Fieldcrest High School is able to offer competitive sports teams and diverse student organizations while maintaining the personal attention of a smaller faculty-to-student ratio. It serves as a focal point for local pride and community engagement, playing a vital role in the social and intellectual development of the youth in Woodford County and the surrounding districts.

For more information, contact Fieldcrest High School at (309) 432-2529 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.