Kansas High School

Kansas CUSD 3
310 S Front
Kansas, IL 61933
73 Students
High School 7th - 12th
School Overview
Kansas High School, located at 310 S Front St in Kansas, Illinois, serves as a cornerstone of the small, close-knit rural community in Edgar County. As a relatively small institution, the school is known for fostering a personalized learning environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a strong sense of community engagement. The school is committed to providing a foundational secondary education that prepares its students for post-secondary opportunities, whether they choose to enter the workforce, technical training, or higher education.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of extracurricular involvement and community spirit, which are vital components of the local culture in Kansas, Illinois. By maintaining a focus on traditional academic values and local pride, the school strives to cultivate a supportive atmosphere that encourages student growth and development. It remains an essential hub for the town, reflecting the values and needs of the families it serves within the regional educational landscape.
73
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
5.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    66 (90.4%)
  • Black
    5 (6.8%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (1.4%)
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: Kansas CUSD 3
Phone: (217)948-5175
Website: http://www.kansas.k12.il.us
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 73
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 5.5
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 7 12
Grade 8 11
Grade 9 11
Grade 10 20
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Oakland High School
Oakland CUSD 5
61 Students
310 Teeter St
Oakland, IL 61943 (8.6 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th