Amboy High School

Amboy CUSD 272
11 E Hawley St
Amboy, IL 61310
220 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Amboy High School, located at 11 E Hawley St in Amboy, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Amboy Community Unit School District #272, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The institution emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in a well-rounded curriculum, balancing core academic requirements with opportunities for extracurricular involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Amboy, often serving as a hub for community events and spirit. With a focus on preparing students for life after graduation—whether through higher education, vocational training, or the workforce—Amboy High School utilizes its resources to provide personalized attention and a sense of belonging. By maintaining strong connections between staff, students, and families, the school strives to cultivate responsible citizens who are well-equipped to meet the challenges of their future endeavors.
220
Total Students
18.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    192 (87.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    25 (11.4 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (0.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Amboy CUSD 272
Phone: (815)857-3632
Website: http://www.amboy.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 60
Grade 10 69
Grade 11 48
Grade 12 43
Gender Ratio