Mattoon High School

2521 Walnut Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938

www.mattoon.k12.il.us

888 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mattoon High School, located at 2521 Walnut Ave in Mattoon, Illinois, serves as the primary public secondary educational institution for the Mattoon Community Unit School District No. 2. The school is known for its comprehensive academic curriculum, which is designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. In addition to core subjects, the school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and numerous student-led clubs, all of which aim to foster a well-rounded student experience and promote school spirit within the local community.

Beyond its academic and extracurricular offerings, Mattoon High School plays a central role in the social and civic life of the Mattoon area. The school administration focuses on maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes character development and student engagement. By partnering with local organizations and utilizing modern educational resources, the school strives to equip its student body with the critical thinking and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

888

Total Students

52.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mattoon High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	729
Hispanic	48
Black	39
Asian	4
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

White
729 (82.1%)
Two or More
67 (7.5%)
Hispanic
48 (5.4%)
Black
39 (4.4%)
Asian
4 (0.5%)
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:	Mattoon CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)238-7800
Website:	http://www.mattoon.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	888
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
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 9 205

Grade 10 228

Grade 11 232

Grade 12 223