PEARL CITY JR HIGH SCHOOL

Pearl City Jr High School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Pearl City CUSD 200 school district, located in Pearl City, IL with about 69 students offering grade levels from 7th 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 6 teachers, Pearl City Jr High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Pearl City Junior High School is a public middle school located in the small, rural community of Pearl City, Illinois. Part of Pearl City Community Unit School District 200, the school serves students in the surrounding region, emphasizing a close-knit educational environment typical of smaller Illinois school districts. Its mission is generally focused on fostering academic growth, personal development, and community engagement during the pivotal transition years between elementary and high school.

The school operates as part of a centralized campus structure, sharing resources and a cohesive academic philosophy with the district’s elementary and high school levels. Because of its size, Pearl City Junior High is known for offering a supportive atmosphere where educators can provide more individualized attention to students. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the rigors of secondary education, complemented by extracurricular activities that encourage school spirit and social involvement within the tight-knit Pearl City community.

For more information, contact Pearl City Jr High School at (815) 443-2715 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.