Tri-City High School

www.tricityschools.org

170 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Tri-City High School, located at 324 W Charles St in Buffalo, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Tri-City Community Unit School District 1. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction and strong community engagement. The school is committed to fostering both academic development and character growth, aiming to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, and civic life.

Beyond its core curriculum, Tri-City High School offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, including interscholastic athletics and various student organizations, which play a central role in the school’s culture. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue their individual interests while benefiting from a collaborative learning experience. The school remains an anchor for the Buffalo community, serving as a hub for local events and district-wide initiatives.

170

Total Students

12.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tri-City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	159
Hispanic	6
Black	1
Two or More	4

White
159 (93.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.5 %)
Two or More
4 (2.4 %)
Black
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:	Tri City CUSD 1
Phone:	(217)364-4530
Website:	http://www.tricityschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	170
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 45

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 48