Princeton High School

Princeton HSD 500
103 S Euclid Ave
Princeton, IL 61356
473 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Princeton High School, located at 103 S Euclid Ave in Princeton, Illinois, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it is committed to providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education. The school typically fosters an environment that balances rigorous core coursework with a variety of elective opportunities, allowing students to explore diverse interests and develop essential critical-thinking skills.

Beyond the classroom, Princeton High School plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of its students. The school encourages participation in a wide range of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations, which help to instill values of leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By integrating academic instruction with robust extracurricular activities, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to engage productively in their community and beyond.
473
Total Students
30.2
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    422 (89.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    27 (5.7 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (1.9 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.7 %)
  • Black
    5 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Princeton HSD 500
Phone: (815)875-3308
Website: http://www.phs-il.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 473
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
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 9 130
Grade 10 125
Grade 11 121
Grade 12 97
Gender Ratio
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PO Box 800
DePue, IL 61322 (8.7 miles away)
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