Eureka High School

513 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Eureka High School, located in Eureka, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Eureka Community Unit School District #140. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a supportive and close-knit academic environment, fostering a strong sense of community between students, faculty, and the surrounding Woodford County area. The school is well-regarded for balancing a traditional college-preparatory curriculum with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led organizations.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is deeply integrated into the culture of Eureka, often acting as a focal point for local community events and school spirit. Its location on Cruger Avenue places it at the heart of the town, providing students with a safe, stable atmosphere conducive to learning. By maintaining small class sizes and personalized attention, Eureka High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce while upholding the values of a rural Illinois community.

513

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eureka High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	476
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	14

White
476 (92.8%)
Hispanic
19 (3.7%)
Two or More
14 (2.7%)
Black
3 (0.6%)
Asian
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:	Eureka CUD 140
Phone:	(309)467-2361
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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 9 126

Grade 10 134

Grade 11 136

Grade 12 117