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Charleston High School

Charleston, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Charleston CUSD 1

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About Charleston High School

Charleston High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Charleston, Illinois. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 795 students enrolled. There are about 16.6 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (48 teachers in all). It is one of 6 schools in Charleston CUSD 1 School District. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Coles County. There are 5 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1615 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920
Phone	(217) 639-5000
School district	Charleston CUSD 1
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	795
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	48
Students per teacher	16.6
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Coles County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 170960000567). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Charleston High School serve?

Charleston High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Charleston High School?

Charleston High School reported 795 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Charleston High School?

About 16.6 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 795 students and 48 teachers in federal data.

Is Charleston High School a public or charter school?

Charleston High School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Charleston High School in?

Charleston High School is part of Charleston CUSD 1 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/charleston-cusd-1-school-district/

Where is Charleston High School located?

Charleston High School is at 1615 Lincoln Ave, Charleston, IL 61920. The phone number is (217) 639-5000.

How many other schools are near Charleston High School?

There are 5 other schools within 5 miles of Charleston High School in our directory.