MADISON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Madison Senior High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Madison CUSD 12 school district, located in Madison, IL with about 169 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 16 teachers, Madison Senior High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

Madison Senior High School, located at 600 Farrish Street in Madison, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local Madison Community Unit School District 12. As a small, community-focused school, it is dedicated to providing students with a foundational education that prepares them for post-secondary opportunities, whether through college enrollment, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff work to support the academic and personal growth of a diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Madison Senior High School strives to engage students through various extracurricular activities and athletic programs that foster school spirit and character development. As an integral part of the Madison community, the school operates with the goal of overcoming the challenges often faced by small, urban districts by leveraging community partnerships and focusing on personalized student support. By maintaining a focus on graduation readiness and civic responsibility, the school remains a central pillar for the families and residents of Madison.

For more information, contact Madison Senior High School at (618) 876-7010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.