CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL
Calhoun High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Calhoun CUSD 40 school district, located in Hardin, IL with about 131 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 14 teachers, Calhoun High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.
Calhoun High School, located at 101 Calhoun Ave in Hardin, Illinois, serves as the central secondary educational institution for Calhoun County. As a relatively small, rural school, it functions as the heart of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, frequently acting as a hub for local events and community pride.
Academically and extracurricularly, Calhoun High School offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various athletics and student organizations designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Despite its modest size, the school maintains a strong commitment to providing essential resources and fostering a supportive atmosphere. It remains a focal point for the residents of Hardin and the surrounding rural areas, playing a vital role in the social and academic development of the county’s youth.
For more information, contact Calhoun High School at (618) 576-2229 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Hardin, IL 62047-0387
(618) 576-2229
CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Hardin, IL with about 131 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Calhoun CUSD 40
- Total Students:
- 131
- Teachers:
- 14
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 131 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CALHOUN HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.
- White
- 99.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Female
- 47.3%
- Male
- 52.7%
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.