Sesser-Valier High School

www.sv196.org

175 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sesser-Valier High School, located in Sesser, Illinois, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Sesser-Valier Community Unit School District 196. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a tight-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction and strong student-teacher relationships. The school provides a traditional academic curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and vocational programs, aimed at preparing students for both post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school plays a vital role in the local community, often serving as a focal point for regional events and sports. The district prides itself on maintaining a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By balancing modern educational standards with the values of a small-town setting, Sesser-Valier High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape while fostering a deep sense of local pride.

175

Total Students

17.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sesser-Valier High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	7
Two or More	7

White
161 (92.0%)
Hispanic
7 (4.0%)
Two or More
7 (4.0%)

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:	Sesser-Valier CUSD 196
Phone:	(618)625-5105
Website:	http://www.sv196.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
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 49

Grade 10 37

Grade 11 42

Grade 12 47