Cobden High School

161 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cobden High School, located in the small village of Cobden, Illinois, serves as a central hub for education in the Union County community. Known for its unique and recognizable mascot, the "Appleknocker," the school reflects the region's deep agricultural roots, specifically the historic prominence of the apple and peach orchards in the surrounding Shawnee Hills. The school prides itself on fostering a close-knit, supportive environment where faculty and staff are able to provide personalized attention to students due to the smaller class sizes typical of rural districts.

Academically and extracurricularly, Cobden High School offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. Despite its small-town setting, the school emphasizes technology, athletics, and community involvement, striving to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages school spirit and local pride. By maintaining a strong connection to its historical identity and its tight-knit community, Cobden High School remains a vital institution for shaping the development and future opportunities of its student body.

161

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cobden High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	55
Asian	2
Two or More	6

White
98 (60.9 %)
Hispanic
55 (34.2 %)
Two or More
6 (3.7 %)
Asian
2 (1.2 %)

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:	Cobden SUD 17
Phone:	(618)893-4031
Website:	http://cobdenappleknockers.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
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 37

Grade 10 34

Grade 11 41

Grade 12 49