Midwest Central High School

Midwest Central CUSD 191
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
252 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Midwest Central High School is a public secondary school located in the small village of Manito, Illinois. Serving as the primary high school for the Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191, the institution focuses on providing a tight-knit educational environment for students in the surrounding rural communities. The school typically offers a standard comprehensive curriculum, including core academic subjects, elective courses, and extracurricular activities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education or the workforce.

As a rural district school, Midwest Central often plays a central role in the local community, emphasizing small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff are closely integrated with student life. The school participates in regional athletic programs and various student organizations, fostering a sense of school spirit and community engagement. By balancing traditional academic standards with local traditions, the high school strives to meet the unique needs of its student body while maintaining the close-knit character typical of small-town Illinois education.
252
Total Students
21.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    241 (95.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.4 %)
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: Midwest Central CUSD 191
Phone: (309)968-6766
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 252
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
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 67
Grade 10 66
Grade 11 65
Grade 12 54
Gender Ratio