Charleston High School

1615 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920

charleston.k12.il.us

766 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Charleston High School, located at 1615 Lincoln Ave in Charleston, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, including a range of core academic courses, elective programs, and extracurricular opportunities. The school is known for being an integral part of the Charleston educational district, fostering a learning environment that emphasizes student development and community engagement.

Beyond its academic offerings, Charleston High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by various athletic teams, student organizations, and clubs. Its location in Charleston—a city home to Eastern Illinois University—often allows for unique educational synergies and a community atmosphere that values academic growth. The school focuses on equipping its student body with the necessary skills for college and career readiness while providing a supportive environment that encourages participation in the broader life of the school.

766

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charleston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	35
Black	46
Asian	11
Two or More	46
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
626 (81.7 %)
Black
46 (6.0 %)
Two or More
46 (6.0 %)
Hispanic
35 (4.6 %)
Asian
11 (1.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Charleston CUSD 1
Phone:	(217)639-5000
Website:	http://charleston.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	766
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 196

Grade 10 209

Grade 11 184

Grade 12 177