West Carroll High School

West Carroll CUSD 314
500 Cragmoor St
Savanna, IL 61074
286 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
West Carroll High School, located in Savanna, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the West Carroll Community Unit School District 314. The school provides a comprehensive academic program designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of traditional core curriculum, elective courses, and extracurricular activities. By focusing on smaller class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to foster a tight-knit environment that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement for students residing in the surrounding Carroll County area.

Beyond its academic offerings, West Carroll High School plays a central role in the social and athletic landscape of the Savanna community. The school emphasizes student engagement through various clubs, sports teams, and vocational programs that help connect classroom learning to real-world career paths. By leveraging its location along the Mississippi River, the school maintains a strong identity rooted in rural Midwestern values, striving to equip its student body with the tools and community connections necessary for life after graduation.
286
Total Students
19.1
Full-Time Teachers
15.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    243 (85.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    31 (10.8 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (4.2 %)
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: West Carroll CUSD 314
Phone: (815)273-7715
Website: http://www.wc314.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 93
Grade 10 67
Grade 11 75
Grade 12 51
Gender Ratio