Kewanee High School

581 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Kewanee High School, located at 1101 E 3rd St in Kewanee, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Kewanee Community Unit School District No. 229. The school is known for being a central hub of the local community, fostering a learning environment that aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. As a cornerstone of the district, the school emphasizes a traditional academic curriculum complemented by various extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit.

In addition to its core academic mission, Kewanee High School maintains a focus on community identity and student development. The school’s facilities and programs are structured to support a diverse student body, often highlighting local traditions and long-standing regional pride. By balancing classroom instruction with opportunities for personal growth through sports and community involvement, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their local community and beyond.

581

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kewanee High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	380
Hispanic	144
Black	33
Asian	1
Two or More	23

White
380 (65.4 %)
Hispanic
144 (24.8 %)
Black
33 (5.7 %)
Two or More
23 (4.0 %)
Asian
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:	Kewanee CUSD 229
Phone:	(309)853-3328
Website:	http://kcud229.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	581
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
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 9 151

Grade 10 158

Grade 11 143

Grade 12 129