At a glance
Reported students
175
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.06
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
175
Sesser-Valier High School: 175 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
10.3:1 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
- 189
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17.56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.8:1
What the reported data says about Sesser-Valier High School
Sesser-Valier High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sesser. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Sesser-Valier CUSD 196. NCES reports 175 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below 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 (92%) and Hispanic or Latino (4%). Students served under IDEA represent 18.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 4 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sesser-Valier High School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.06 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 18.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 38.58
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92%
- Hispanic4%
- Black0%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4%
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
4 distinct courses 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.
Other schools in Sesser-Valier CUSD 196
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sesser-Valier Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
121 reported students
Sesser-Valier Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
252 reported students
Public schools near Sesser-Valier 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Disorders / Autism Franklin County Other · Franklin-Jefferson Co Sp Ed Dist | Not reported | — | under 0.1 mi |
| Sesser-Valier Elem School Elementary · Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 | PK–05 | 252 | under 0.1 mi |
| Sesser-Valier Jr High School Middle · Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 | 06–08 | 121 | under 0.1 mi |
| Christopher High High · Christopher USD 99 | 09–12 | 206 | 7 mi |
| Franklin-Jefferson SPED Social Emotional Success (SES) Elementary · Franklin-Jefferson Co Sp Ed Dist | KG–04 | 0 | 7.8 mi |
| Waltonville High School High · Waltonville CUSD 1 | 09–12 | 98 | 9.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sesser-Valier High School
What grades does Sesser-Valier High School serve?
Sesser-Valier High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sesser-Valier CUSD 196.
How many students attend Sesser-Valier High School?
Sesser-Valier High School reported 175 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 189 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sesser-Valier High School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 175 students and 17.06 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 Sesser-Valier High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sesser-Valier High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sesser-Valier CUSD 196 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sesser-Valier High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Sesser-Valier High School in?
Sesser-Valier High School is part of Sesser-Valier CUSD 196, based in Sesser, IL, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sesser-Valier High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Communication Disorders / Autism Franklin County (under 0.1 mi), Sesser-Valier Elem School (under 0.1 mi), Sesser-Valier Jr High School (under 0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.