Calhoun High School

Calhoun CUSD 40
101 Calhoun Ave
Hardin, IL 62047
160 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Calhoun High School, located at 101 Calhoun Ave in Hardin, Illinois, serves as the central secondary educational institution for Calhoun County. As a relatively small, rural school, it functions as the heart of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty. The school is deeply integrated into the culture of the region, frequently acting as a hub for local events and community pride.

Academically and extracurricularly, Calhoun High School offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various athletics and student organizations designed to prepare students for post-secondary success. Despite its modest size, the school maintains a strong commitment to providing essential resources and fostering a supportive atmosphere. It remains a focal point for the residents of Hardin and the surrounding rural areas, playing a vital role in the social and academic development of the county’s youth.
160
Total Students
13.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    153 (95.6 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    1 (0.6 %)
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: Calhoun CUSD 40
Phone: (618)576-2229
Website: http://www.calhoun.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 160
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
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 40
Grade 10 53
Grade 11 30
Grade 12 37
Gender Ratio
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