Mount Pulaski High School

www.mtpulaski.k12.il.us

178 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mount Pulaski High School, located at 206 S. Spring St. in Mount Pulaski, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the local community. As a small-town public school, it emphasizes a close-knit academic environment where students benefit from individualized attention and a strong sense of community support. The school is deeply integrated into the cultural life of the town, often serving as a central hub for local events, athletics, and extracurricular programs that foster school spirit and student development.

Academically, Mount Pulaski High School strives to provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce or pursue higher education. The school typically maintains a focus on core subjects while offering elective opportunities that encourage students to explore their personal interests. By balancing traditional classroom learning with a variety of sports and leadership activities, the institution aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their community and the broader world.

178

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mount Pulaski High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	4
Black	2
Two or More	2

White
170 (95.5%)
Hispanic
4 (2.2%)
Black
2 (1.1%)
Two or More
2 (1.1%)

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:	Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
Phone:	(217)792-3209
Website:	http://www.mtpulaski.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
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 49

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 45

Grade 12 37