Peotone High School

www.peotoneschools.org

450 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Peotone High School, located in the village of Peotone, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Peotone Community Unit School District 207U. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment typical of its rural-suburban setting. It offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, while placing a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement within a supportive atmosphere.

Beyond academics, the school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, competitive clubs, and fine arts initiatives that encourage student participation and school spirit. By prioritizing both rigorous classroom standards and diverse enrichment activities, Peotone High School aims to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that helps students develop the skills necessary for success in their future endeavors while remaining deeply connected to their local community.

450

Total Students

35.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peotone High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	367
Hispanic	52
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	14
American Indian	3

White
367 (81.6 %)
Hispanic
52 (11.6 %)
Two or More
14 (3.1 %)
Black
9 (2.0 %)
Asian
5 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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:	Peotone CUSD 207U
Phone:	(708)258-3236
Website:	http://www.peotoneschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 9 107

Grade 10 114

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 119