Oblong High School

Oblong CUSD 4
700 S Range St
Oblong, IL 62449
169 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Oblong High School, located at 700 S. Range St. in Oblong, Illinois, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the local community in Crawford County. As a relatively small, rural school, it provides a tight-knit environment that focuses on fostering close relationships between students and faculty. The school is known for being the home of the "Panthers" and plays a significant role in the community’s social fabric, particularly through its support of local athletics, extracurricular clubs, and community-centered events.

Academically, the school strives to provide a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly. Because of its size, Oblong High School often emphasizes personalized attention and a supportive atmosphere, allowing students to participate in a wide variety of activities that might be more competitive in larger districts. Overall, the school acts as a cornerstone of the Oblong area, dedicated to the growth and development of its youth within a traditional Midwestern educational setting.
169
Total Students
15.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    157 (92.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.8 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Oblong CUSD 4
Phone: (618)592-4235
Website: http://www.oblongschools.net
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.1
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 37
Grade 10 44
Grade 11 36
Grade 12 52
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Robinson High School
Robinson CUSD 2
452 Students
2000 N Cross St
Robinson, IL 62454 (9.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th