East Peoria High School

1401 E Washington St
East Peoria, IL 61611

www.ep309.org

823 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

East Peoria Community High School (EPCHS), located at 1401 E. Washington St. in East Peoria, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the local community. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and a well-rounded student experience, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, advanced placement (AP) courses, and various vocational or career-technical education programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, East Peoria High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an extensive extracurricular program. The "Raiders" athletic teams participate in competitive Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sports, fostering school spirit and community involvement. Additionally, the school provides a wide array of clubs, performing arts opportunities, and service organizations, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, social responsibility, and community pride among its diverse student body.

823

Total Students

57.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Peoria High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	665
Hispanic	57
Black	30
Asian	4
Two or More	66
Pacific Islander	1

White
665 (80.8%)
Two or More
66 (8.0%)
Hispanic
57 (6.9%)
Black
30 (3.6%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	East Peoria CHSD 309
Phone:	(309)694-8300
Website:	http://www.ep309.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	823
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 9 205

Grade 10 202

Grade 11 222

Grade 12 194

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for East Peoria High School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	205
Grade 10	202
Grade 11	222
Grade 12	194

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for East Peoria High School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	410	49.8%
Male	413	50.2%

High School 6th - 12th

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Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE

0 Students

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High School 9th - 12th