Illini Central High School

Illini Central CUSD 189
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
172 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Illini Central High School, located in Mason City, Illinois, serves as the central educational hub for the Illini Central Community Unit School District No. 189. As a small-town public high school, it focuses on providing a tight-knit learning environment that emphasizes community involvement and personalized attention for its students. The school is committed to preparing its pupils for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military, by balancing rigorous academic requirements with a variety of extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Illini Central High School plays a vital role in the social and cultural fabric of the Mason City area. The school takes great pride in its athletic programs, music department, and student organizations, which encourage students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit. By fostering a supportive culture that values both tradition and modern educational practices, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to make meaningful contributions to their local and global communities.
172
Total Students
20.9
Full-Time Teachers
8.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    165 (95.9%)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.3%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.7%)
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: Illini Central CUSD 189
Phone: (217)482-5180
Website: http://www.illinicentral.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.2
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 9 46
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 43
Grade 12 40
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Greenview Jr/Sr High School
Greenview CUSD 200
107 Students
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642 (8.7 miles away)
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