Sterling High School

www.sterlingpublicschools.org

1,049 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sterling High School, located in Sterling, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the community. As the home of the "Golden Warriors," the school is a central hub for academic, athletic, and extracurricular engagement in Whiteside County. The institution is known for its comprehensive curriculum, which aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, the military, or higher education.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sterling High School plays a significant role in the local culture by fostering community pride through its various sports programs, music departments, and student organizations. The campus on 4th Avenue serves as a landmark in the city, reflecting a commitment to providing a supportive environment where students can develop their personal interests and skills while transitioning into adulthood.

1,049

Total Students

55.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sterling High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	382
Black	25
Asian	12
Two or More	66
American Indian	5

White
559 (53.3 %)
Hispanic
382 (36.4 %)
Two or More
66 (6.3 %)
Black
25 (2.4 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	Sterling CUSD 5
Phone:	(815)625-6800
Website:	http://www.sterlingpublicschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,049
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
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 9 299

Grade 10 265

Grade 11 258

Grade 12 227