Northwestern High School

Northwestern CUSD 2
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
89 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Northwestern High School, located at 30889 Route 111 in Palmyra, Illinois, serves as a vital educational anchor for the local rural community. As part of the Northwestern Community Unit School District #2, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive and focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its student body. Its location in a smaller community allows for a close-knit atmosphere where faculty and staff can foster meaningful relationships with students, encouraging participation in a variety of extracurricular activities and sports that are central to the school’s identity.

Academically, the school strives to prepare its students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education or enter the workforce directly upon graduation. By maintaining manageable class sizes and a curriculum designed to meet state standards, Northwestern High School prioritizes individual attention and student engagement. The school serves as a cornerstone of the Palmyra area, reflecting the values of its community and providing the necessary resources for students to develop the skills and character needed to succeed in their future endeavors.
89
Total Students
14.1
Full-Time Teachers
6.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (98.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (1.1 %)
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: Northwestern CUSD 2
Phone: (217)436-2011
Website: http://www.northwestern.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 14.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 6.3
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 19
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 23
Grade 12 26
Gender Ratio