Pana Sr High School

Pana CUSD 8
PO Box 377
Pana, IL 62557
392 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Pana Senior High School, located in Pana, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the Pana Community Unit School District #8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside extracurricular opportunities designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce. The school is committed to fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, community engagement, and the development of essential life skills.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Pana Senior High School is known for its role as a central hub for school spirit and community involvement in Christian County. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and organizations that encourage student participation and leadership. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with diverse student activities, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute meaningfully to their community and beyond.
392
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    377 (96.2 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (1.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.8 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: Pana CUSD 8
Phone: (217)562-6600
Website: http://www.panaschools.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
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 9 110
Grade 10 96
Grade 11 88
Grade 12 98
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Kemmerer Village School
Central A & M CUD 21
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510 (7.2 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th