Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S

www.gswhs73.org

154 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Gardner-South Wilmington Township High School (GSHW) is a small, public high school located in Gardner, Illinois, serving the communities of Gardner, South Wilmington, and the surrounding areas in Grundy County. As a compact educational institution, the school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, which allows for smaller class sizes and more personalized attention between faculty and students. The school functions as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a traditional high school experience that balances core academic requirements with extracurricular involvement.

The school offers a range of programs designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce. While the school is smaller in scale compared to suburban districts, it maintains a strong focus on student development through various sports, clubs, and vocational opportunities. By fostering a supportive and intimate learning environment, Gardner-South Wilmington aims to provide a comprehensive education that encourages student growth, community spirit, and local engagement within the Illinois River Valley region.

154

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Gardner-South Wilmington Twp H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	143
Hispanic	10
Black	1

White
143 (92.9%)
Hispanic
10 (6.5%)
Black
1 (0.6%)

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:	Gardner S Wilmington Twp HSD 73
Phone:	(815)237-2176
Website:	http://www.gswhs73.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	154
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.6
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 40

Grade 10 41

Grade 11 35

Grade 12 38