Arcola High School

351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910

www.arcola.k12.il.us

290 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Arcola High School, located in Arcola, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a small, rural public school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of school spirit. The district emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, music programs, and student organizations that help prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, the school acts as a central hub for the Arcola community, frequently hosting local events and sporting competitions that bring residents together. The faculty and administration prioritize character development and college and career readiness, striving to provide students with the skills necessary to succeed in a modern workforce. With its commitment to small class sizes and community engagement, Arcola High School maintains a supportive atmosphere aimed at helping each student reach their full potential within the broader Illinois educational landscape.

290

Total Students

25.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arcola High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	150
Hispanic	132
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
150 (51.7 %)
Hispanic
132 (45.5 %)
Black
6 (2.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Arcola CUSD 306
Phone:	(217)268-4962
Website:	http://www.arcola.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 7 49

Grade 8 40

Grade 9 49

Grade 10 53

Grade 11 38

Grade 12 61