Freeburg Community High Sch

www.fchs77.org

689 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Freeburg Community High School (FCHS), located in Freeburg, Illinois, serves as a central educational institution for the local community. As a public high school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether that involves pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or joining the military. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded students through various extracurricular activities and athletic programs.

The school plays a significant role in the small-town fabric of Freeburg, acting as a hub for community engagement and school spirit. By maintaining a balance between traditional academic rigor and modern educational practices, FCHS aims to equip its student body with the critical thinking and social skills necessary for the future. With its emphasis on local involvement and student development, the school remains a focal point for the families residing within the district.

689

Total Students

45.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Freeburg Community High Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	626
Hispanic	19
Black	8
Asian	10
Two or More	25
American Indian	1

White
626 (90.9%)
Two or More
25 (3.6%)
Hispanic
19 (2.8%)
Asian
10 (1.5%)
Black
8 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Freeburg CHSD 77
Phone:	(618)539-5533
Website:	http://www.fchs77.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	689
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 9 185

Grade 10 170

Grade 11 160

Grade 12 174