Danville High School

www.danville.k12.il.us/schools/dhs_site/index.htm

1,204 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Danville High School, located at 202 E Fairchild St in Danville, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary institution for the Danville Community Consolidated School District 118. As a historic fixture in the community, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare a diverse student body for post-secondary education and career readiness. Beyond standard academic coursework, the school typically provides a range of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which aim to foster school spirit and student engagement.

The facility itself is notable for its architecture and long-standing presence in the city, reflecting a commitment to providing a centralized learning environment for the local youth. As part of a district that emphasizes both academic achievement and social development, Danville High School focuses on navigating the evolving educational needs of its students through various support systems and programs. It remains a focal point for community activities and academic growth within the Vermilion County area.

1,204

Total Students

82.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Danville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	441
Hispanic	131
Black	511
Asian	7
Two or More	109
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Black
511 (42.4 %)
White
441 (36.6 %)
Hispanic
131 (10.9 %)
Two or More
109 (9.1 %)
Asian
7 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
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:	Danville CCSD 118
Phone:	(217)444-1504
Website:	http://www.danville.k12.il.us/schools/dhs_site/index.htm
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	82.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 8 1

Grade 9 372

Grade 10 305

Grade 11 278

Grade 12 248