Litchfield Senior High School in Litchfield, IL

At a glance

Reported students

382

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

28.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

60th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

282

Litchfield Senior High School: 382 reported students.

State peer staffing position

59th percentile

13.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 389
Teachers (FTE): 29
Student–teacher ratio: 13.4:1

What the reported data says about Litchfield Senior High School

Litchfield Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Litchfield. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Litchfield CUSD 12. NCES reports 382 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.4:1, close to the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Litchfield Senior High School

1How do the reported 13.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 13.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 53.7%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White91.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.6%
Asian1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial2.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Litchfield Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 02–05

355 reported students

Litchfield Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

282 reported students

Litchfield Early Childhood Center

Elementary · Grades KG–01

160 reported students

Prekindergarten at Litchfield Early Childhood Center

Other · Grades PK–PK

100 reported students

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Public schools near Litchfield Senior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Litchfield Middle School Middle · Litchfield CUSD 12	06–08	282	under 0.1 mi
Revive Alternative High School High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	09–12	0	0.6 mi
Phoenix Safe Schools Program Middle · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	06–09	0	0.6 mi
SCI Regional Training and Innovation Center High · Bond/Christian/Effingham/Fayette/Montgomery ROE	09–12	0	1.9 mi
Mt Olive High School High · Mount Olive CUSD 5	09–12	151	9.2 mi
Hillsboro High School High · Hillsboro CUSD 3	09–12	419	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Litchfield Senior High School

What grades does Litchfield Senior High School serve?

Litchfield Senior High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Litchfield CUSD 12.

How many students attend Litchfield Senior High School?

Litchfield Senior High School reported 382 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 389 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Litchfield Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.4:1, based on 382 students and 28.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Litchfield Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Litchfield Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Litchfield CUSD 12 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Litchfield Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

53.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Litchfield Senior High School in?

Litchfield Senior High School is part of Litchfield CUSD 12, based in Litchfield, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Litchfield Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Litchfield Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Revive Alternative High School (0.6 mi), Phoenix Safe Schools Program (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.