Peoria High School

www.psd150.org

1,447 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peoria High School, located at 1615 N. North St. in Peoria, Illinois, holds the distinction of being the oldest high school in the state, having been established in 1856. As a cornerstone of the Peoria Public Schools District 150, the school is housed in a historic, collegiate-gothic style building that serves as a landmark in the local community. It offers a diverse academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness, providing a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized programs designed to prepare students for life after graduation.

Beyond academics, Peoria High School is known for its strong sense of tradition and school spirit, famously known as the "Lions." The school maintains a robust extracurricular scene, featuring a wide range of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage community involvement and leadership. By blending its rich historical legacy with modern educational initiatives, Peoria High serves as a central hub for student development, aiming to foster an inclusive culture that supports the diverse needs of its student body within the heart of Peoria.

1,447

Total Students

74.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peoria High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	203
Black	949
Asian	6
Two or More	136
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

Black
949 (65.6 %)
Hispanic
203 (14.0 %)
White
142 (9.8 %)
Two or More
136 (9.4 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)
Asian
6 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Peoria SD 150
Phone:	(309)672-6630
Website:	http://www.psd150.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
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 2 1

Grade 9 398

Grade 10 444

Grade 11 303

Grade 12 301