Serena High School

www.unit2.net

162 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Serena High School is a small, rural public high school located in Serena, Illinois, serving the communities within the Serena Community Unit School District 2. As a compact educational institution, the school focuses on fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is deeply rooted in the local community, emphasizing strong relationships between teachers, students, and families to support both academic growth and extracurricular involvement.

The school offers a traditional comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and vocational opportunities. Beyond the classroom, Serena High School encourages student participation in a variety of athletics, clubs, and service-oriented activities, which are integral to the school's culture. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere and community engagement, Serena High School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that helps students develop into responsible and capable citizens within their rural Illinois setting.

162

Total Students

13.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Serena High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	4
American Indian	2

White
140 (86.4%)
Hispanic
14 (8.6%)
Two or More
4 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (1.2%)
Black
1 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)

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:	Serena CUSD 2
Phone:	(815)496-2361
Website:	http://www.unit2.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
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 45

Grade 10 50

Grade 11 29

Grade 12 38