Beecher High School

351 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Beecher High School, located in Beecher, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within the Beecher Community Unit School District 200U. As a small-town school, it maintains a close-knit atmosphere that emphasizes personal connections between students, faculty, and the surrounding rural-suburban population. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Beecher High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations, which are central to the school's culture. These programs are intended to foster leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping to create a well-rounded student experience. By balancing rigorous academic standards with a supportive social environment, the school strives to uphold its mission of developing responsible, engaged, and capable citizens who are equipped to contribute positively to their community.

351

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beecher High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	75
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
244 (69.5 %)
Hispanic
75 (21.4 %)
Black
22 (6.3 %)
Two or More
9 (2.6 %)
Asian
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:	Beecher CUSD 200U
Phone:	(708)946-2266
Website:	http://beecher200u.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
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 88

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 82