Western High School

Western CUSD 12
401 McDonough St
Barry, IL 62312
141 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Western High School is a public secondary school located in Barry, Illinois, serving the educational needs of students in the Pike County region. As a member of the Western Community Unit School District #12, the school functions as a focal point for the local community, providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular opportunities designed to support student development in a rural setting.

The school is characterized by its small-town environment, which often fosters close relationships between students, faculty, and the surrounding community. By focusing on a personalized educational experience, Western High School aims to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Through its athletics, clubs, and core academic programs, the school maintains a commitment to upholding the traditions and values of the Barry community.
141
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    132 (93.6%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.8%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.8%)
  • Black
    1 (0.7%)
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: Western CUSD 12
Phone: (217)335-2323
Website: http://www.westerncusd12.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.6
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 9 37
Grade 10 30
Grade 11 45
Grade 12 29
Gender Ratio