Pekin Community High School in Pekin, IL

At a glance

Reported students

1,712

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

110.17

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Illinois high enrollment

87th percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,712

Pekin Community High School: 1,712 reported students.

State peer staffing position

80th percentile

15.5:1 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: 1,814
Teachers (FTE): 120.54
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1

What the reported data says about Pekin Community High School

Pekin Community High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Pekin. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Pekin CSD 303. NCES reports 1,712 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 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above 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 (89.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Pekin Community High School

1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 110.17 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 7 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

English learners: 0.3%
Students with disabilities: 16.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 44.6%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 7
Nurses (FTE): 1.36
Psychologists (FTE): 2
Social workers (FTE): 2

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

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White89.8%
Hispanic3.7%
Black1.5%
Asian1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.5%

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

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Public schools near Pekin Community 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
Tazewell County Area EFE 320 High · Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE	09–12	0	1.7 mi
Limestone Community High School High · Limestone CHSD 310	09–12	898	6.2 mi
Tremont High School High · Tremont CUSD 702	09–12	288	6.9 mi
East Peoria High School High · East Peoria CHSD 309	09–12	823	8.1 mi
Manual High School High · Peoria SD 150	09–12	731	8.2 mi
Morton High School High · Morton CUSD 709	09–12	1,061	9.4 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Pekin Community High School

What grades does Pekin Community High School serve?

Pekin Community High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Pekin CSD 303.

How many students attend Pekin Community High School?

Pekin Community High School reported 1,712 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 87th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,814 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Pekin Community High School?

The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 1,712 students and 110.17 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 Pekin Community High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Pekin Community High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Pekin CSD 303 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Pekin Community High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

44.6% 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 Pekin Community High School in?

Pekin Community High School is part of Pekin CSD 303, based in Pekin, IL, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Pekin Community High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tazewell County Area EFE 320 (1.7 mi), Limestone Community High School (6.2 mi), Tremont High School (6.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.