MT OLIVE HIGH SCHOOL

Mt Olive High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mount Olive CUSD 5 school district, located in Mount Olive, 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, Mt Olive 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.

Mt. Olive High School, located at 804 W Main St in Mount Olive, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As a small-town high school, it functions as part of the Mount Olive Community Unit School District #5, focusing on providing a foundational secondary education to students in the area. The school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and a sense of community engagement that is often characteristic of rural Illinois school districts.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Mt. Olive High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and student organizations. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic preparation and community-based school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in preparing its students for post-secondary life—whether that involves entering the workforce, pursuing vocational training, or attending higher education—while remaining deeply connected to the identity and traditions of the Mount Olive area.

For more information, contact Mt Olive High School at (217) 999-4231 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.