Delavan High School

Delavan CUSD 703
907 Locust St
Delavan, IL 61734
125 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Delavan High School, located at 907 Locust Street in Delavan, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a small-town public school, it is characterized by a close-knit atmosphere where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a supportive environment. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering personal growth, aiming to prepare its students for a variety of post-secondary paths, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Delavan High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded individuals through participation in athletics, extracurricular clubs, and community-based initiatives. The school serves as a central hub for the Delavan community, often playing a vital role in local school spirit and civic engagement. By balancing traditional academic standards with opportunities for social and extracurricular involvement, the school strives to maintain a stable, encouraging environment that reflects the values of its small-town Illinois setting.
125
Total Students
13.7
Full-Time Teachers
9.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    116 (92.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Delavan CUSD 703
Phone: (309)244-8285
Website: http://www.delavanschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 125
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.1
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 34
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 31
Grade 12 16
Gender Ratio
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97 Students
400 W Front St
Hartsburg, IL 62643 (9.8 miles away)
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