Massac County High School

mchs.massac.org

583 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Massac County High School, located in Metropolis, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Massac County School District. As the home of the "Patriots," the school is a cornerstone of the local community, emphasizing a comprehensive approach to education that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond the classroom, Massac County High School fosters a vibrant school spirit through its various athletic programs, student organizations, and clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop leadership skills and personal responsibility. By serving the rural and suburban families of the Metropolis area, the school plays a vital role in regional development and continues to be a central hub for student growth and community engagement in Southern Illinois.

583

Total Students

42.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Massac County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	459
Hispanic	20
Black	48
Asian	5
Two or More	51

White
459 (78.7 %)
Two or More
51 (8.7 %)
Black
48 (8.2 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.4 %)
Asian
5 (0.9 %)

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:	Massac UD 1
Phone:	(618)524-3440
Website:	http://mchs.massac.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
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 9 173

Grade 10 150

Grade 11 126

Grade 12 134