MARISSA JR & SR HIGH SCHOOL

Marissa Jr & Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Marissa CUSD 40 school district, located in Marissa, IL with about 255 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 22 teachers, Marissa Jr & Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Marissa Junior & Senior High School, located in Marissa, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education provider for the local community as part of the Marissa Community Unit School District 40. The school functions as a combined facility, housing both junior high (grades 6–8) and high school (grades 9–12) students under one roof. This integrated environment allows the district to streamline resources and foster a tight-knit educational community where students often benefit from long-term mentorship from faculty as they progress from their early adolescent years through graduation.

Academically, the school emphasizes a standard core curriculum complemented by various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics and clubs, which are essential to the school's role as a social hub in the small village of Marissa. Because of its rural setting, the school focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere where class sizes are typically manageable, allowing for individualized attention. By providing a continuous educational experience from the middle grades through high school, the institution aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.

For more information, contact Marissa Jr & Sr High School at (618) 295-2393 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.