Wilmington High School

www.wilmington.will.k12.il.us

432 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Wilmington High School, located at 209 Wildcat Ct in Wilmington, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the local community. As a cornerstone of the Wilmington Community Unit School District 209-U, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth. The campus environment is designed to provide students with a comprehensive curriculum that prepares them for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the standard academic core, the school places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and clubs. Known as the "Wildcats," the student body is encouraged to take pride in school spirit and community involvement. By balancing rigorous classroom standards with opportunities for character development and social interaction, Wilmington High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute positively to their community.

432

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wilmington High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	67
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	11

White
348 (80.6%)
Hispanic
67 (15.5%)
Two or More
11 (2.5%)
Black
4 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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:	Wilmington CUSD 209U
Phone:	(815)926-1752
Website:	http://www.wilmington.will.k12.il.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	432
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
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 9 104

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 107

Grade 12 108