New Berlin High School

New Berlin CUSD 16
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
256 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
New Berlin High School, located in New Berlin, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As part of the New Berlin Community Unit School District #16, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that balances rigorous coursework with opportunities for extracurricular growth. The district emphasizes a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for post-secondary education or the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, New Berlin High School is a central hub for community engagement, offering a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and service organizations. By fostering close-knit relationships between staff, students, and families, the school aims to instill core values of citizenship and leadership. Its location in New Berlin, a small-town setting, allows the school to maintain a personalized approach to education, ensuring that students receive the individual attention necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.
256
Total Students
19.7
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    237 (92.6%)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.3%)
  • Black
    5 (2.0%)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.2%)
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: New Berlin CUSD 16
Phone: (217)488-6012
Website: http://www.pretzelpride.com/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 256
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
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 9 64
Grade 10 64
Grade 11 72
Grade 12 56
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Waverly Jr/Sr High School
Waverly CUSD 6
147 Students
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692 (9.7 miles away)
High School 7th - 12th