Pittsfield High School

www.phs.net

344 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Pittsfield High School, located at 201 E Higbee St in Pittsfield, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the surrounding Pike County community. As a cornerstone of the Pittsfield School District #10, the high school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in grades 9 through 12. The facility provides a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they are pursuing higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Pittsfield High School maintains a strong emphasis on extracurricular engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, student clubs, and organizations that contribute to a well-rounded school culture. The school plays an integral role in the small-town fabric of Pittsfield, often acting as a focal point for community spirit and local events. By balancing traditional academic standards with opportunities for student involvement, the institution strives to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and civic responsibility.

344

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pittsfield High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	327
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	3

White
327 (95.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (3.2 %)
Two or More
3 (0.9 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
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:	Pikeland CUSD 10
Phone:	(217)285-6888
Website:	http://www.phs.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	344
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
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 8 2

Grade 9 98

Grade 10 104

Grade 11 87

Grade 12 53