Polo Comm High School
195 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Polo Community High School, located in Polo, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, operating as part of the Polo Community Unit School District 222. As a small, rural public high school, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from closer relationships with faculty and staff. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and service organizations, designed to help students develop well-rounded skills and school spirit.
Beyond its core curriculum, Polo Community High School emphasizes community values and the preparation of its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the tight-knit nature of the surrounding Polo area. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local engagement, the institution serves as a cornerstone for the district, aiming to empower its students to succeed as responsible and productive citizens.
Beyond its core curriculum, Polo Community High School emphasizes community values and the preparation of its students for life after graduation, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive atmosphere that reflects the tight-knit nature of the surrounding Polo area. By balancing traditional classroom instruction with local engagement, the institution serves as a cornerstone for the district, aiming to empower its students to succeed as responsible and productive citizens.
195
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 169 |
| Hispanic | 17 |
| Two or More | 8 |
| American Indian | 1 |
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White169 (86.7 %)
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Hispanic17 (8.7 %)
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Two or More8 (4.1 %)
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American Indian1 (0.5 %)
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: | Polo CUSD 222 |
| Phone: | (815)946-3314 |
| Website: | http://www.polo222.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 195 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 15.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.3 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
53
Grade 10
56
Grade 11
46
Grade 12
40
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 53 |
| Grade 10 | 56 |
| Grade 11 | 46 |
| Grade 12 | 40 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 103 | 52.8% |
| Male | 92 | 47.2% |
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