Maroa-Forsyth Senior High Sch

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338 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Maroa-Forsyth Senior High School, located in Maroa, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2. As a rural-suburban district, the high school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty emphasize both academic rigor and the development of student character. The school typically offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the classroom, the school plays a central role in the local community through its various extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and student organizations. The district consistently focuses on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that leverages its smaller size to provide individualized attention to students. By balancing traditional academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, Maroa-Forsyth Senior High aims to equip its graduates with the skills and values necessary to succeed in a modern, evolving society.

338

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Maroa-Forsyth Senior High Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	6
Black	23
Asian	25
Two or More	10

White
274 (81.1 %)
Asian
25 (7.4 %)
Black
23 (6.8 %)
Two or More
10 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
6 (1.8 %)

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:	Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)794-3463
Website:	http://mfhs.mfschools.net/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 89

Grade 10 91

Grade 11 84

Grade 12 74