Stillman Valley High School

Meridian CUSD 223
425 S Pine St
Stillman Valley, IL 61084
500 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Stillman Valley High School, located in Stillman Valley, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the Meridian Community Unit School District 223. Situated in a small, tight-knit rural community, the school is known for fostering a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize personalized attention and strong relationships with their students. As a public institution, it provides a comprehensive academic curriculum complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities, ranging from competitive athletics to arts and academic clubs, all designed to prepare students for post-secondary success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school takes great pride in its "Cardinal" spirit, which often serves as a focal point for community engagement. The school’s culture emphasizes traditional values and civic responsibility, aiming to produce well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute to their local community or pursue higher education. By maintaining a balance between rigorous learning expectations and a collaborative, accessible school environment, Stillman Valley High School remains a vital hub for the development of youth in Ogle County.
500
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    406 (81.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    69 (13.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.6 %)
  • Asian
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Black
    2 (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: Meridian CUSD 223
Phone: (815)645-2230
Website: http://www.meridian223.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
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 9 124
Grade 10 116
Grade 11 136
Grade 12 124
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Byron High School 9-12
Byron CUSD 226
457 Students
696 N Colfax St
Byron, IL 61010 (5.0 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th