Mendota Twp High School

Mendota Twp HSD 280
2300 W Main St
Mendota, IL 61342
493 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Mendota Township High School (MTHS), located at 2300 W Main St in Mendota, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a township high school, it acts as a central hub for students in the Mendota area, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs, including athletics, performing arts, and vocational training. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military.

The school is deeply integrated into the culture of Mendota, often serving as a focal point for community events and regional pride. MTHS emphasizes a supportive learning environment, focusing on both the intellectual development and the character growth of its student body. By fostering a connection between traditional classroom instruction and community-based learning, Mendota Township High School strives to equip its graduates with the necessary tools to navigate the challenges of the modern world while maintaining a strong sense of civic responsibility.
493
Total Students
36.9
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (52.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    193 (39.1 %)
  • Two or More
    33 (6.7 %)
  • Black
    6 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.6 %)
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: Mendota Twp HSD 280
Phone: (815)539-7446
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.4
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 9 133
Grade 10 131
Grade 11 108
Grade 12 121
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
La Moille Jr/Sr High School
La Moille CUSD 303
83 Students
801 S Main St
La Moille, IL 61330 (7.9 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th