Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School

www.hiawatha426.org

211 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Hiawatha High School, located in Kirkland, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the Hiawatha Community Unit School District 426. As a small, rural public high school, it focuses on providing a personalized educational experience that emphasizes strong relationships between students, staff, and the local community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive environment where students are encouraged to engage in both academic pursuits and extracurricular activities, helping to prepare them for life beyond graduation.

In addition to its core curriculum, Hiawatha High School typically offers a variety of athletic programs, student organizations, and elective opportunities designed to create a well-rounded educational experience. Despite its modest size, the school serves as a central hub for the Kirkland area, often playing a vital role in local town life. The institution remains committed to academic growth and character development, striving to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

211

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hiawatha Jr/Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	29
Black	4
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
166 (78.7%)
Hispanic
29 (13.7%)
Two or More
11 (5.2%)
Black
4 (1.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	Hiawatha CUSD 426
Phone:	(815)522-3335
Website:	http://www.hiawatha426.org
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	211
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 6 31

Grade 7 28

Grade 8 27

Grade 9 38

Grade 10 24

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 33