LIMESTONE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
Limestone Community High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Limestone CHSD 310 school district, located in Peoria, IL with about 1,009 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 66 teachers, Limestone Community High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.
Limestone Community High School, located at 4201 Airport Road in Peoria, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the development of well-rounded character through various academic programs.
Beyond the traditional classroom, Limestone Community High School offers a diverse array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and student organizations. These opportunities are intended to help students build leadership skills, pursue personal interests, and engage actively with their peers. By balancing rigorous coursework with vibrant school spirit and community involvement, Limestone aims to create a nurturing atmosphere that supports the holistic development of every student who walks through its doors.
For more information, contact Limestone Community High School at (309) 697-6271 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Peoria, IL 61607-2113
(309) 697-6271
LIMESTONE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Peoria, IL with about 1,009 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Limestone CHSD 310
- Total Students:
- 1,009
- Teachers:
- 66.94
- 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 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 1,009 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LIMESTONE COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.0%
- Black or African American
- 9.9%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- Female
- 50.0%
- Male
- 50.0%
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.