SOUTHEASTERN JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

Southeastern Jr/Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Southeastern CUSD 337 school district, located in Augusta, IL with about 217 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 13 teachers, Southeastern Jr/Sr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Southeastern Jr/Sr High School, located in Augusta, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the Southeastern Community Unit School District #337, the school combines junior high and high school grade levels into a single facility, fostering a tight-knit environment where students can transition through their secondary education within a familiar, consistent setting. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while maintaining a focus on individual student growth, leveraging its smaller size to provide personalized attention and foster strong relationships between faculty and pupils.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a vital role in the social fabric of the Augusta area by hosting a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-oriented events. The institution prides itself on promoting a sense of school spirit and community pride, often serving as a gathering point for local families and stakeholders. By balancing academic rigor with student-led organizations and sports, Southeastern Jr/Sr High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education and the workforce while upholding the values of its small-town identity.

For more information, contact Southeastern Jr/Sr High School at (217) 392-2125 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.