Central Comm High School

Central CHSD 71
7740 Old US Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
620 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Central Community High School (CCHS), located in Breese, Illinois, serves as a focal point for secondary education in Clinton County. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development, aiming to equip its students with the skills necessary to become contributing members of their community.

Beyond the classroom, Central Community High School offers a robust extracurricular program designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit. Students have access to a variety of athletics, clubs, and organizations, which play a significant role in the school’s culture by promoting teamwork, leadership, and personal growth. By blending rigorous educational standards with diverse extracurricular opportunities, CCHS maintains a strong reputation for maintaining a well-rounded educational experience within the Breese community.
620
Total Students
39.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    593 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Central CHSD 71
Phone: (618)526-4578
Website: http://www.centralcougars.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
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 9 164
Grade 10 149
Grade 11 155
Grade 12 152
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Wesclin Sr High School
Wesclin CUSD 3
373 Students
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293 (7.7 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th