PEORIA HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL

Peoria Heights High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Peoria Heights CUSD 325 school district, located in Peoria Heights, IL with about 206 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 18 teachers, Peoria Heights 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.

Peoria Heights High School, located at 508 E Glen Ave in Peoria Heights, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325. As a smaller district, the school emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on individualized attention and student engagement. The school offers a standard comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and career readiness, complemented by various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs that aim to foster well-rounded development among its student body.

The school is known for being an integral part of the small, distinct village of Peoria Heights, often acting as a hub for local events and community pride. Because of its size, Peoria Heights High School benefits from a favorable student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for a more personalized learning environment compared to larger neighboring districts. By balancing academic rigor with community involvement, the school strives to support its students in achieving their personal and academic goals while maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Peoria metropolitan area.

For more information, contact Peoria Heights High School at (309) 686-8803 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.