Quincy Sr High School
1,924 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Quincy Senior High School, located at 3322 Maine St in Quincy, Illinois, serves as the primary public high school for the Quincy Public School District. As a large educational institution, it offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success through a wide range of academic pathways, including advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and career and technical education programs. The school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular culture, which features a variety of athletic teams, fine arts programs, and student-led organizations that encourage community involvement and school spirit.
The campus itself is a significant fixture in the Quincy community, known for providing a diverse learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with a supportive social atmosphere, Quincy Senior High aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for life after graduation. As the central high school in the region, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to foster an inclusive and innovative educational experience for its students.
The campus itself is a significant fixture in the Quincy community, known for providing a diverse learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and personal development. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with a supportive social atmosphere, Quincy Senior High aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking skills and character traits necessary for life after graduation. As the central high school in the region, it plays a vital role in the district’s mission to foster an inclusive and innovative educational experience for its students.
1,924
Total Students
98.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,517 |
| Hispanic | 78 |
| Black | 136 |
| Asian | 18 |
| Two or More | 169 |
| American Indian | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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White1,517 (78.8 %)
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Two or More169 (8.8 %)
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Black136 (7.1 %)
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Hispanic78 (4.1 %)
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Asian18 (0.9 %)
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American Indian5 (0.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.1 %)
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: | Quincy SD 172 |
| Phone: | (217)224-3770 |
| Website: | http://www.qps.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 1,924 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 98.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 19.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
475
Grade 10
516
Grade 11
482
Grade 12
451
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 475 |
| Grade 10 | 516 |
| Grade 11 | 482 |
| Grade 12 | 451 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 970 | 50.4% |
| Male | 954 | 49.6% |
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