PEOTONE HIGH SCHOOL
Peotone High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Peotone CUSD 207U school district, located in Peotone, IL with about 493 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 35 teachers, Peotone High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Peotone High School, located in the village of Peotone, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Peotone Community Unit School District 207U. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment typical of its rural-suburban setting. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, while placing a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement within a supportive atmosphere.
Beyond academics, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, competitive clubs, and fine arts initiatives that encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and diverse enrichment activities, Peotone High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that helps students develop the skills necessary for success in their future endeavors while remaining deeply connected to their local community.
For more information, contact Peotone High School at (708) 258-3236 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Peotone, IL 60468-9182
(708) 258-3236
PEOTONE HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Peotone, IL with about 493 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Peotone CUSD 207U
- Total Students:
- 493
- Teachers:
- 35.75
- 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 493 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PEOTONE HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Asian
- 2.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 43.0%
- Male
- 57.0%
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.