Hardin County High School

Hardin County CUSD 1
PO Box 218
Elizabethtown, IL 62931
161 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hardin County High School, located in Elizabethtown, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the students of Hardin County. Situated in a rural community along the Ohio River, the school functions as a focal point for the area, balancing a traditional academic curriculum with a small-town atmosphere. As a relatively small school, it typically emphasizes personalized attention for its students, fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty work to support the unique needs of a tight-knit rural population.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hardin County High School plays a significant role in the local community’s social and extracurricular life. The school provides various athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that encourage community involvement and school spirit. By focusing on both foundational education and student development, the school strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education or the regional workforce, while maintaining the heritage and values characteristic of the southern Illinois river region.
161
Total Students
11.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    149 (92.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.9 %)
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: Hardin County CUSD 1
Phone: (618)287-2141
Website: http://roe20.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 161
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.6
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 9 51
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 31
Gender Ratio