Herrin High School

www.herrinschools.org

686 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Herrin High School, located at 700 N 10th St in Herrin, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community within the Herrin Community Unit School District 4. Known for its strong sense of community pride and tradition, the school is deeply integrated into the cultural fabric of the town. The campus offers a comprehensive high school experience, balancing traditional academic rigor with a variety of extracurricular programs designed to prepare students for both collegiate and vocational pursuits.

Beyond its core curriculum, Herrin High School is well-regarded for its active athletics department—famously represented by the "Tigers"—and its commitment to student development through various clubs, arts programs, and vocational training opportunities. The school emphasizes fostering a supportive learning environment, aiming to equip its student body with the necessary skills and character to succeed in post-secondary life. As a hub for the Herrin community, the school frequently plays a central role in local events, sports competitions, and civic engagement.

686

Total Students

48.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Herrin High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	586
Hispanic	26
Black	32
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	2

White
586 (85.4 %)
Two or More
34 (5.0 %)
Black
32 (4.7 %)
Hispanic
26 (3.8 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Herrin CUSD 4
Phone:	(618)942-6606
Website:	http://www.herrinschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	686
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 9 204

Grade 10 169

Grade 11 161

Grade 12 152