East Peoria High School

1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611

www.ep309.org

947 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Peoria Community High School (EPCHS), located at 1401 E. Washington St. in East Peoria, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and a well-rounded student experience, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and various vocational or career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, East Peoria High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive extracurricular program. The "Raiders" athletic teams participate in competitive Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sports, fostering school spirit and community involvement. Additionally, the school provides a wide array of clubs, performing arts opportunities, and service organizations, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, social responsibility, and community pride among its diverse student body.

947

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Peoria High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	783
Hispanic	66
Black	19
Asian	6
Two or More	72
American Indian	1

White
783 (82.7 %)
Two or More
72 (7.6 %)
Hispanic
66 (7.0 %)
Black
19 (2.0 %)
Asian
6 (0.6 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Peoria CHSD 309
Phone:	(309)694-8300
Website:	http://www.ep309.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	947
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
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 9 250

Grade 10 207

Grade 11 233

Grade 12 257