Southwestern High School

Southwestern CUSD 9
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
370 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Southwestern High School, located in Piasa, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Southwestern Community Unit School District No. 9. As a rural public high school, it functions as a central hub for the surrounding Macoupin County communities, emphasizing a close-knit academic environment that prioritizes student engagement and personalized learning. The school is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success by offering a curriculum that balances core academic requirements with various extracurricular opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, Southwestern High School fosters a spirit of community through its athletic programs, student organizations, and local traditions. The school is known for its "Birds" mascot and takes pride in maintaining a supportive atmosphere where faculty and staff work closely with families to promote both academic achievement and character development. By leveraging its position within the Piasa area, the school strives to provide its students with the skills and resources necessary to navigate their future careers or collegiate endeavors effectively.
370
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    349 (94.3%)
  • Hispanic
    8 (2.2%)
  • Black
    7 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: Southwestern CUSD 9
Phone: (618)372-3813
Website: http://www.piasabirds.net/highschool
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
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 80
Grade 10 104
Grade 11 95
Grade 12 91
Gender Ratio
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