South Central High School

South Central CUD 401
800 W Washington St
Farina, IL 62838
183 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
South Central High School, located in Farina, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding rural community. As part of the South Central Community Unit School District #401, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth. The school environment typically emphasizes a close-knit culture where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive faculty, reflecting the values of its small-town setting.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and community-focused initiatives. By balancing traditional academic standards with opportunities for student involvement, South Central High School aims to prepare its graduates for successful transitions into higher education, the workforce, or vocational training. Its location on West Washington Street serves as a focal point for student life and local engagement within the Farina area.
183
Total Students
19.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    176 (96.2%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (2.7%)
  • Black
    2 (1.1%)
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: South Central CUD 401
Phone: (618)245-3363
Website: http://southcentralschools.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.6
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 50
Grade 10 50
Grade 11 35
Grade 12 48
Gender Ratio