Ottawa Township High School

www.ottawahigh.com

1,223 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ottawa Township High School (OTHS), located at 211 E Main St in Ottawa, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the local community. As a public high school, it caters to students in the Ottawa area, offering a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare graduates for post-secondary education and career paths. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by balancing traditional classroom instruction with a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and student-led clubs, which help foster school spirit and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Ottawa Township High School is known for its historic presence and its commitment to the development of the "Pirate" student body. The school works to provide a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, civic responsibility, and academic achievement. By maintaining strong ties to the surrounding Ottawa community and focusing on modern educational standards, OTHS remains a vital institution for local families, striving to equip its students with the skills and character necessary to succeed in an evolving global landscape.

1,223

Total Students

89.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ottawa Township High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	936
Hispanic	207
Black	22
Asian	9
Two or More	44
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
936 (76.5%)
Hispanic
207 (16.9%)
Two or More
44 (3.6%)
Black
22 (1.8%)
Asian
9 (0.7%)
American Indian
4 (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:	Ottawa Twp HSD 140
Phone:	(815)433-1323
Website:	http://www.ottawahigh.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	89.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 8 1

Grade 9 299

Grade 10 297

Grade 11 306

Grade 12 320