School Overview
Carbondale Community High School (CCHS), located at 1301 E Walnut St in Carbondale, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Carbondale area. As a community high school, it acts as a central hub for students from the local district, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for both higher education and the workforce. The school is known for its role in the Southern Illinois region, benefiting from its proximity to Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale, which often influences its academic programs and extracurricular opportunities.

The school environment at CCHS is characterized by a commitment to academic rigor and a diverse range of student activities. Beyond standard classroom instruction, the institution typically offers various athletic programs, performing arts, and vocational training, reflecting the diverse interests of its student body. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, students, and the wider Carbondale community, CCHS aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes character development, civic responsibility, and academic achievement.
1,023
Total Students
72.6
Full-Time Teachers
14.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carbondale Comm H S
Demographic Student Count
White466
Hispanic110
Black310
Asian30
Two or More97
American Indian2
Pacific Islander1
  • White
    466 (45.9%)
  • Black
    310 (30.5%)
  • Hispanic
    110 (10.8%)
  • Two or More
    97 (9.5%)
  • Asian
    30 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: Carbondale CHSD 165
Phone: (618)457-3371
Website: http://www.cchs165.jacksn.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,023
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 72.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 8 1
Grade 9 284
Grade 10 272
Grade 11 245
Grade 12 221

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carbondale Comm H S
Grade Student Count
Grade 81
Grade 9284
Grade 10272
Grade 11245
Grade 12221
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carbondale Comm H S
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female49248.1%
Male52451.2%
Not Specified70.7%