MT ZION HIGH SCHOOL
Mt Zion High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Mt Zion CUSD 3 school district, located in Mount Zion, IL with about 776 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 38 teachers, Mt Zion High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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. Zion High School, located in Mount Zion, Illinois, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. It serves as the primary high school for the Mount Zion Community Unit School District #3. The school is known for its commitment to both academic rigor and a strong extracurricular culture, providing students with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary education and career readiness.
Beyond the classroom, Mt. Zion High School maintains an active presence in the community through its athletic programs, known as the "Braves," as well as various clubs, fine arts programs, and vocational opportunities. The school is widely recognized within the region for its student-centered environment, which emphasizes community spirit, traditional academic values, and an ongoing effort to support the diverse interests and talents of its student body.
For more information, contact Mt Zion High School at (217) 864-2363 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Mount Zion, IL 62549-1323
(217) 864-2363
MT ZION HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Mount Zion, IL with about 776 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mt Zion CUSD 3
- Total Students:
- 776
- Teachers:
- 38.55
- 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 targeted assistance 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 776 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MT ZION HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.5%
- Asian
- 2.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
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.