Mt Zion High School

www.mtzion.k12.il.us

762 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Mt. Zion High School, located in Mount Zion, Illinois, is a public secondary school serving students in grades 9–12. It serves as the primary high school for the Mount Zion Community Unit School District #3. The school is known for its commitment to both academic rigor and a strong extracurricular culture, providing students with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary education and career readiness.

Beyond the classroom, Mt. Zion High School maintains an active presence in the community through its athletic programs, known as the "Braves," as well as various clubs, fine arts programs, and vocational opportunities. The school is widely recognized within the region for its student-centered environment, which emphasizes community spirit, traditional academic values, and an ongoing effort to support the diverse interests and talents of its student body.

762

Total Students

43.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mt Zion High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	682
Hispanic	18
Black	13
Asian	17
Two or More	29
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
682 (89.5%)
Two or More
29 (3.8%)
Hispanic
18 (2.4%)
Asian
17 (2.2%)
Black
13 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Mt Zion CUSD 3
Phone:	(217)864-2363
Website:	http://www.mtzion.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	762
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
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 9 192

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 209

Grade 12 162