LOWPOINT-WASHBURN JR SR HIGH SCHOOL

Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch is a Title I public high school that is part of the Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 school district, located in Washburn, IL with about 147 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, Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch 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.

Lowpoint-Washburn Junior-Senior High School, located in Washburn, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. Operating as a combined secondary institution, it caters to students in the middle and high school grades, typically providing a small-town learning environment that emphasizes personalized attention and a close-knit school culture. As part of the Lowpoint-Washburn Community Unit School District, the school focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standard academic curriculum combined with extracurricular opportunities.

Because of its size and location in a rural Illinois community, the school plays a significant role in the social fabric of Washburn. The institution is characterized by its commitment to fostering student growth in a supportive atmosphere, often leveraging its smaller student-to-teacher ratio to address individual learning needs. While it serves the academic requirements of its district, the school also acts as a focal point for community events, athletics, and student development programs designed to cultivate well-rounded citizens within the region.

For more information, contact Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch at (309) 248-7521 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.