Geneseo High School

Geneseo CUSD 228
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
794 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Geneseo High School, located at 700 N State St in Geneseo, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Geneseo Community Unit School District 228. Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is a focal point of the local community, emphasizing a well-rounded educational experience that integrates traditional core subjects with diverse elective opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Geneseo High School is highly regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including a competitive athletics department, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture places a significant value on tradition and school spirit, fostering a supportive environment that encourages student involvement and character development. By balancing challenging coursework with a wide array of activities, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-prepared graduates who are ready to contribute to their community and beyond.
794
Total Students
54.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    717 (90.4%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (4.5%)
  • Two or More
    21 (2.6%)
  • Black
    9 (1.1%)
  • Asian
    9 (1.1%)
  • 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: Geneseo CUSD 228
Phone: (309)945-0399
Website: http://www.geneseoschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 794
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 54.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
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 9 212
Grade 10 194
Grade 11 194
Grade 12 194
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Reg'l Safe School Program ROE #28
Bureau/Henry/Stark ROE
0 Students
107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235 (8.0 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th