Indian Creek High School

Indian Creek CUSD 425
506 S Shabbona Rd
Shabbona, IL 60550
256 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Indian Creek High School, located in Shabbona, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Indian Creek Community Unit School District 425. Situated in a rural setting, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit academic environment that emphasizes individualized attention and community engagement. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, offering a blend of core academic requirements, elective pathways, and extracurricular opportunities that encourage well-rounded student development.

Beyond its academic offerings, Indian Creek High School is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Shabbona and the surrounding communities. The school takes pride in its athletics, performing arts, and student organizations, which serve as central hubs for school spirit and social connection. By maintaining a smaller student-to-teacher ratio, the institution aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue their personal interests while meeting rigorous state educational standards.
256
Total Students
21.8
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (80.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    33 (12.9 %)
  • Black
    9 (3.5 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.7 %)
  • Asian
    1 (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: Indian Creek CUSD 425
Phone: (815)824-2197
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
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 71
Grade 10 58
Grade 11 70
Grade 12 57
Gender Ratio