Sandwich Community High School

www.sandwich430.org

569 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sandwich Community High School (SCHS), located at 515 Lions Rd in Sandwich, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sandwich Community Unit School District 430. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a balance between academic rigor, extracurricular involvement, and character development.

The school prides itself on a wide variety of athletic, artistic, and vocational programs that cater to diverse student interests. By focusing on individualized learning and community engagement, Sandwich Community High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their society. With a dedicated faculty and a strong emphasis on school spirit, the institution plays a vital role in the social and academic fabric of Sandwich, Illinois.

569

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sandwich Community High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	425
Hispanic	113
Black	3
Asian	8
Two or More	20

White
425 (74.7 %)
Hispanic
113 (19.9 %)
Two or More
20 (3.5 %)
Asian
8 (1.4 %)
Black
3 (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:	Sandwich CUSD 430
Phone:	(815)786-2157
Website:	http://www.sandwich430.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 9 121

Grade 10 146

Grade 11 136

Grade 12 166