Coal City High School

www.coalcity.k12.il.us

642 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Coal City High School, located at 655 W. Division St. in Coal City, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Coal City Community Unit School District #1. The school is known for being the heart of the local community, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and extracurricular involvement. As a cornerstone of this small-town district, the school works to balance rigorous college-preparatory coursework with vocational and technical opportunities, aiming to prepare students for a diverse range of post-graduation paths.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Coal City High School maintains a strong reputation for its vibrant student life and competitive athletics program. The school, home to the "Coalers," prides itself on high levels of student participation in extracurricular activities, including performing arts, service clubs, and sports, which are central to building school spirit and community identity. By prioritizing a well-rounded educational experience, Coal City High School strives to cultivate well-prepared, civic-minded graduates who are ready to contribute to both their local community and the broader world.

642

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Coal City High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	71
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

White
554 (86.3%)
Hispanic
71 (11.1%)
Two or More
10 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Coal City CUSD 1
Phone:	(815)634-2396
Website:	http://www.coalcity.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
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 9 163

Grade 10 163

Grade 11 174

Grade 12 142