West Central High School

West Central CUSD 235
1514 US Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
212 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Central High School, located at 1514 US Route 34 in Biggsville, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the West Central Community Unit School District 235. The school functions as a rural district hub, catering to students from several small surrounding communities. Its curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while offering various extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and vocational programs, intended to foster student engagement and community involvement.

The school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere, which allows for a close-knit learning environment and personalized attention between students and faculty. By maintaining strong ties to the local community, West Central High School emphasizes both academic preparation for post-secondary success and the development of character and school spirit among its student body. Its location along the US Route 34 corridor serves as a central point for regional educational activities and community events.
212
Total Students
18.6
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    194 (91.5%)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.2%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.3%)
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: West Central CUSD 235
Phone: (309)627-2377
Website: http://www.wc235.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
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 53
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 49
Grade 12 49
Gender Ratio