Pecatonica High School

www.pecschools.com

290 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pecatonica High School, located in the village of Pecatonica, Illinois, serves as a central hub for secondary education within the Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment characteristic of a smaller Midwestern community. It places a strong emphasis on academic achievement, personal growth, and preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pecatonica High School maintains an active extracurricular culture, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. These programs are designed to encourage student leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing the development of the "whole student," the school aims to create a well-rounded educational experience that balances rigorous standards with a commitment to community involvement and individual student needs.

290

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pecatonica High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	18
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	6

White
259 (89.3 %)
Hispanic
18 (6.2 %)
Two or More
6 (2.1 %)
Black
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	Pecatonica CUSD 321
Phone:	(815)239-2611
Website:	http://www.pecschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 81

Grade 10 73

Grade 11 82

Grade 12 54