Paris Cooperative High School 4

14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944

www.pchs.k12.il.us

179 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Paris Cooperative High School (PCHS) is a public secondary institution located in Paris, Illinois. It serves as the primary high school for the community, operating under a cooperative model that consolidates resources to provide comprehensive educational opportunities for students in the Edgar County region. The school is known for its commitment to academic development and maintaining a supportive environment that encourages student engagement both inside and outside the classroom.

The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives, which are central to its role as a hub for community pride. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, PCHS aims to prepare its student body for post-secondary success, whether that involves transitioning into the workforce, trade schools, or higher education institutions. The facility on 1200th Road serves as the focal point for the district’s efforts to foster growth, character, and academic achievement for its students.

179

Total Students

N/A

Full-Time Teachers

N/A

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paris Cooperative High School 4
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	3
Two or More	2

White
174 (97.2%)
Hispanic
3 (1.7%)
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:	Paris CUSD 4
Phone:	(217)466-1175
Website:	http://www.pchs.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	N/A
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	N/A
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 9 38

Grade 10 49

Grade 11 48

Grade 12 44