Wesclin Sr High School

www.wesclin.org

343 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wesclin Senior High School, located in Trenton, Illinois, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Wesclin Community Unit School District No. 3. The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-town atmosphere while providing a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and humanities with a variety of elective courses, extracurricular activities, and career-technical opportunities.

Beyond its academic offerings, Wesclin Senior High is deeply integrated into the local community, maintaining a strong sense of school spirit through its athletic programs, arts initiatives, and student organizations. The district prioritizes student growth and character development, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive environment where learners are encouraged to achieve their personal best. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in the social and intellectual life of the Trenton area.

343

Total Students

27.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wesclin Sr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	298
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

White
298 (87.1%)
Hispanic
24 (7.0%)
Two or More
11 (3.2%)
Black
5 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
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:	Wesclin CUSD 3
Phone:	(618)224-7341
Website:	http://www.wesclin.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	343
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 99

Grade 10 78

Grade 11 65

Grade 12 101