CHILLICOTHE JR HIGH SCHOOL

Chillicothe Jr High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Il Valley Central USD 321 school district, located in Chillicothe, IL with about 253 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Chillicothe Jr High has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Chillicothe Junior High School is located in the city of Chillicothe, Illinois, and serves as a key educational institution for students in the local community. Situated on West Truitt Avenue, the school focuses on providing a supportive middle-level learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, emphasizing core academics, social development, and personal responsibility.

As part of the broader Chillicothe community, the school is dedicated to preparing its students for future academic success by fostering a culture of engagement and growth. The junior high provides a variety of extracurricular activities and educational opportunities designed to challenge students during their formative middle school years, helping them build the necessary skills and confidence to transition successfully into the next chapter of their education.

For more information, contact Chillicothe Jr High at (309) 274-6266 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

914 W Truitt Ave
Chillicothe, IL 61523-1417
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CHILLICOTHE JR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Chillicothe, IL with about 253 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Illinois

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
253
Teachers:
14.31
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 253 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHILLICOTHE JR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.

White
92.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.4%
Two or more races
2.0%
Black or African American
2.0%
Asian
1.2%

Female
46.2%
Male
53.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.