OBLONG HIGH SCHOOL

Oblong High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Oblong CUSD 4 school district, located in Oblong, IL with about 191 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 15 teachers, Oblong High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Oblong High School, located at 700 S. Range St. in Oblong, Illinois, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the local community in Crawford County. As a relatively small, rural school, it provides a tight-knit environment that focuses on fostering close relationships between students and faculty. The school is known for being the home of the "Panthers" and plays a significant role in the community’s social fabric, particularly through its support of local athletics, extracurricular clubs, and community-centered events.

Academically, the school strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. Because of its size, Oblong High School often emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere, allowing students to participate in a wide variety of activities that might be more competitive in larger districts. Overall, the school acts as a cornerstone of the Oblong area, dedicated to the growth and development of its youth within a traditional Midwestern educational setting.

For more information, contact Oblong High School at (618) 592-4235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.