TAYLORVILLE SR HIGH SCHOOL

Taylorville Sr High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Taylorville CUSD 3 school district, located in Taylorville, IL with about 761 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 46 teachers, Taylorville 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.

Taylorville Senior High School, located at 815 W Springfield Rd in Taylorville, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Taylorville Community Unit School District #3. As the flagship high school for the area, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. The school is known for its role as a central hub of community life, fostering an environment that balances rigorous core instruction with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Taylorville Senior High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through a wide array of athletic programs, clubs, and fine arts initiatives. These extracurricular activities are designed to develop well-rounded students by promoting leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating traditional academic standards with supportive student services, the school aims to cultivate a positive educational climate that reflects the values of the Taylorville community while striving to meet the evolving needs of its diverse student body.

For more information, contact Taylorville Sr High School at (217) 824-2268 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568-1245
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TAYLORVILLE SR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Taylorville, IL with about 761 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Taylorville CUSD 3
Total Students:
761
Teachers:
46.6
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 schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 761 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending TAYLORVILLE SR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.5%
Two or more races
2.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.9%
Black or African American
0.3%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

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.