Byron High School 9-12

457 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Byron High School, located at 696 N Colfax St in Byron, Illinois, serves students in grades 9 through 12. As the sole high school in the Byron Community Unit School District 226, it functions as the central hub for secondary education in the local area, fostering a community-focused environment that prioritizes student growth and academic preparation.

The school is known for balancing a comprehensive academic curriculum with a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement. By offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and arts activities, Byron High School aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce. Its location in a smaller community setting typically allows for close collaboration between staff, students, and local families.

457

Total Students

34.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Byron High School 9-12
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	30
Black	3
Asian	5
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

White
398 (87.9 %)
Hispanic
30 (6.6 %)
Two or More
15 (3.3 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
Black
3 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Byron CUSD 226
Phone:	(815)234-5491
Website:	http://byron226.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 9 121

Grade 10 120

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 106