Hoopeston Area High School

Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
338 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Hoopeston Area High School, located at 615 E Orange St in Hoopeston, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding rural community. As a cornerstone of the Hoopeston Area Community Unit School District #11, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, often functioning as a central hub for community engagement, athletics, and regional events. The school is known for its "Cornjerkers" mascot, a unique moniker that reflects the region’s deep-rooted agricultural heritage and history in the sweet corn industry.

Academically and extracurricularly, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that balances core curriculum requirements with opportunities for student growth. Despite being situated in a smaller, rural setting, Hoopeston Area High School emphasizes personal attention and community connection, fostering an environment where students are encouraged to participate in diverse programs ranging from competitive sports to vocational and college-preparatory coursework. Its presence in Hoopeston remains vital for preparing local youth for both higher education and the regional workforce.
338
Total Students
24.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    257 (76.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    63 (18.6 %)
  • Black
    15 (4.4 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (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: Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
Phone: (217)283-6662
Website: http://www.hoopeston.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
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 9 110
Grade 10 92
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 64
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
COOP HS 7
Rossville-Alvin CUSD 7
105 Students
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963 (5.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th