Il Valley Central High School

1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523

www.ivcschools.com

650 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Illinois Valley Central High School (IVC), located in Chillicothe, Illinois, serves as a primary educational pillar for the surrounding community. As part of the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321, the school provides a comprehensive high school curriculum that balances core academic requirements with a variety of elective opportunities. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student growth, aiming to prepare its graduates for post-secondary success, whether through university education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, IVC maintains an active campus life characterized by a robust selection of extracurricular activities. Students have access to a wide range of athletic programs, academic clubs, and fine arts initiatives, which contribute to a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of extracurricular interests, Illinois Valley Central High School strives to create an engaging atmosphere where students can develop their personal talents and leadership skills within the Chillicothe community.

650

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Il Valley Central High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	583
Hispanic	23
Black	7
Asian	7
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
583 (89.7%)
Two or More
28 (4.3%)
Hispanic
23 (3.5%)
Black
7 (1.1%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Il Valley Central USD 321
Phone:	(309)274-5481
Website:	http://www.ivcschools.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
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 9 164

Grade 10 162

Grade 11 157

Grade 12 167