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Effingham High School

Effingham, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Effingham CUSD 40

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About Effingham High School

Located in Effingham, Illinois, Effingham High School is a public school for grades 9 through 12. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 712 students enrolled. There are about 14.2 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (50 teachers in all). It is one of 5 schools in Effingham CUSD 40 School District. Federal locale data places it in a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area. Families comparing options will find 12 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	1301 W Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401
Phone	(217) 540-1100
School district	Effingham CUSD 40
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	712
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	50
Students per teacher	14.2
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Effingham County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 171356001648). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Effingham Junior High SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Effingham · 0.2 mi Sacred Heart Elementary SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Effingham · 0.3 mi Fresh Start Treatment & LearningPublic · Grades K to 12Effingham · 0.4 mi South Side Grade SchoolPublic · Grades 1 to 2Effingham · 0.8 mi Tristar Acad Safe Sch ProgramPublic · Grades 6 to 9Effingham · 1.1 mi Aspire Alternative High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Effingham · 1.1 mi St Anthony High SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Effingham · 1.5 mi Early Learning CenterPublic · Grades KEffingham · 2.5 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Effingham High School serve?

Effingham High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Effingham High School?

Effingham High School reported 712 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 14.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 712 students and 50 teachers in federal data.

Is Effingham High School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Effingham High School in?

Effingham High School is part of Effingham CUSD 40 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/effingham-cusd-40-school-district/

Where is Effingham High School located?

Effingham High School is at 1301 W Grove Ave, Effingham, IL 62401. The phone number is (217) 540-1100.

How many other schools are near Effingham High School?

There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of Effingham High School in our directory.