La Salle-Peru Twp High School

www.lphs.net

1,198 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

La Salle-Peru Township High School, located in La Salle, Illinois, is a prominent secondary institution serving students from the surrounding Illinois Valley area. The school is known for its historic campus and deep community roots, functioning as a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement in the region. With a commitment to preparing students for life after graduation, the school offers a diverse curriculum that aims to balance traditional core subjects with vocational and technical training, ensuring that learners have paths tailored to both college and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, La Salle-Peru is highly recognized for its school spirit and active athletic programs, often competing as the "Cavaliers." The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in clubs, arts, and community service initiatives. By prioritizing both scholastic achievement and social development, the institution strives to provide a comprehensive educational experience that equips its students with the skills and character needed to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

1,198

Total Students

90.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for La Salle-Peru Twp High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	831
Hispanic	273
Black	29
Asian	15
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	2

White
831 (69.4 %)
Hispanic
273 (22.8 %)
Two or More
48 (4.0 %)
Black
29 (2.4 %)
Asian
15 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	La Salle-Peru Twp HSD 120
Phone:	(815)223-1721
Website:	http://www.lphs.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,198
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	90.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 9 303

Grade 10 319

Grade 11 295

Grade 12 281