Ashton-Franklin Center HS

Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
219 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Ashton-Franklin Center High School (AFC High School) is a small, public secondary school located in the rural community of Ashton, Illinois. Serving students in the Ashton-Franklin Center Community Unit School District 275, the school is known for its close-knit academic environment typical of small-town Illinois education. By consolidating the resources of the surrounding areas, the high school focuses on providing a personalized learning experience, fostering strong relationships between students and faculty, and maintaining a supportive community atmosphere.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school emphasizes a well-rounded education designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves college, vocational training, or the workforce. While the school maintains a compact student body, it offers a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizational activities that serve as the hub of school spirit and community engagement. As a cornerstone of the Ashton area, the high school plays a vital role in local civic life, prioritizing both the academic development and the personal character growth of its students.
219
Total Students
17.5
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    200 (91.3 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (4.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (3.7 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
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: Ashton-Franklin Center CUSD 275
Phone: (815)453-7461
Website: http://www.afcschools.net
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
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 33
Grade 8 40
Grade 9 40
Grade 10 40
Grade 11 33
Grade 12 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Rochelle Twp High School
Rochelle Twp HSD 212
863 Students
1401 Flagg Rd
Rochelle, IL 61068 (9.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th