Porta High School

www.porta202.org

428 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Porta High School, located in Petersburg, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the PORTA Community Unit School District 202. The school is known for fostering a supportive, community-centered environment that balances rigorous academic standards with a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities. As a rural-focused district, the school acts as a hub for local families, emphasizing the importance of student achievement, character development, and preparation for life after graduation, whether that involves higher education, trade school, or the workforce.

In addition to its core curriculum, Porta High School offers various athletic programs, clubs, and vocational pathways that allow students to explore their interests and build school spirit. By prioritizing small class sizes and personalized attention, the school strives to ensure that each student remains engaged and receives the necessary guidance to succeed. The institution remains a vital part of the Petersburg community, consistently working to bridge the gap between traditional learning and the practical skills needed in the modern world.

428

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Porta High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	407
Hispanic	1
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
407 (95.1 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
Black
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.2 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Porta CUSD 202
Phone:	(217)632-3216
Website:	http://www.porta202.org
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
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 7 72

Grade 8 82

Grade 9 76

Grade 10 65

Grade 11 74

Grade 12 59