North Mac High School

North Mac CUSD 34
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
388 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
North Mac High School, located in Virden, Illinois, serves as the central secondary education hub for the North Mac Community Unit School District #34. As a rural public high school, it plays a vital role in the local community, fostering an environment that emphasizes both academic development and extracurricular participation. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success, offering a curriculum designed to meet state standards while providing support systems that encourage individual student growth.

Beyond its academic offerings, North Mac High School maintains a vibrant campus culture centered on athletics, arts, and student organizations. By hosting various clubs and sports programs, the school encourages a well-rounded educational experience that promotes teamwork, leadership, and school spirit. As a focal point for the Virden area, the high school serves as a gathering place for community events, reflecting its dedication to maintaining strong connections between the district’s faculty, students, and local residents.
388
Total Students
24.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    361 (93.0 %)
  • Two or More
    11 (2.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.1 %)
  • Black
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    3 (0.8 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: North Mac CUSD 34
Phone: (217)965-4127
Website: http://www.northmacschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.2
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 96
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 83
Grade 12 105
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Auburn High School
Auburn CUSD 10
366 Students
511 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615 (6.3 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th