Genoa-Kingston High School

www.gkschools.org

509 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Genoa-Kingston High School, located in the small, tight-knit community of Genoa, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Genoa-Kingston School District 424. As a centerpiece of the local district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. The campus is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where students have access to a variety of rigorous core courses, elective pathways, and extracurricular activities, all aimed at preparing them for success after graduation.

Beyond its academic offerings, Genoa-Kingston High School is deeply integrated into the culture of the surrounding community. The school prides itself on its "Cogs" mascot and spirit, maintaining a robust athletic program and various clubs that promote student leadership and community engagement. By balancing traditional educational standards with a personalized approach to student development, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is actively involved in both the classroom and the local Genoa community.

509

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Genoa-Kingston High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	379
Hispanic	105
Black	12
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

White
379 (74.5 %)
Hispanic
105 (20.6 %)
Black
12 (2.4 %)
Asian
6 (1.2 %)
Two or More
6 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Genoa Kingston CUSD 424
Phone:	(815)784-5111
Website:	http://www.gkschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	509
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
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 9 121

Grade 10 131

Grade 11 114

Grade 12 143