Okaw Valley High School

Okaw Valley CUSD 302
PO Box 249
Bethany, IL 61914
173 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Okaw Valley High School, located in Bethany, Illinois, serves as a vital educational pillar for its rural community. As part of the Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302, the school is committed to providing a supportive and student-centered learning environment. It emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of character, aiming to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, which is often reflected in its extracurricular offerings, including athletic programs, music, and various student clubs. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, Okaw Valley High School fosters close-knit relationships between staff and students, allowing for more individualized attention. Ultimately, the school serves as a hub for the Bethany area, balancing traditional educational values with modern initiatives to ensure its students are well-equipped to contribute to their future communities.
173
Total Students
15.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    170 (98.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Okaw Valley CUSD 302
Phone: (217)665-3631
Website: http://www.okawvalley.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 173
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
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 39
Grade 10 51
Grade 11 44
Grade 12 39
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Sullivan High School
Sullivan CUSD 300
361 Students
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951 (7.5 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th