Illini West High School

www.illiniwest.org

349 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Illini West High School, located in Carthage, Illinois, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding Hancock County communities. Established as a consolidated district, the school is known for bringing together students from the rural region to provide a comprehensive high school experience. The campus is designed to support a traditional academic environment while fostering a close-knit school culture that emphasizes community pride and student development.

Beyond its core curriculum, Illini West offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and vocational programs, which are integral to the school’s identity. By focusing on both academic achievement and local traditions, the school strives to prepare its students for success in higher education or the workforce. As a cornerstone of the Carthage area, Illini West maintains a strong connection to its alumni and residents, reflecting the values and spirit of a small-town Midwestern educational institution.

349

Total Students

23.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Illini West High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	321
Hispanic	15
Black	1
Asian	4
Two or More	7
American Indian	1

White
321 (92.0%)
Hispanic
15 (4.3%)
Two or More
7 (2.0%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
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:	Illini West H S Dist 307
Phone:	(217)357-9607
Website:	http://www.illiniwest.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 9 105

Grade 10 75

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 84