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Sterling High School

Sterling, Illinois · Grades 9 to 12 · Sterling CUSD 5

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About Sterling High School

Sterling High School serves grades 9 through 12 as a public school in Sterling, Illinois. It reported 999 students in 2024-25. With about 57 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.5 students per teacher. Sterling CUSD 5 School District runs 6 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a town 10 to 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Whiteside County. Within 5 miles there are 19 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	1608 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081
Phone	(815) 625-6800
School district	Sterling CUSD 5
Grades	9 to 12
Students (2024-25)	999
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	57
Students per teacher	17.5
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	High
Locale (NCES)	Town, distant, Whiteside County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 174231004261). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Whiteside Area CareerPublic · Grades 11 to 12Sterling · 0.1 mi Challand Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 6 to 8Sterling · 0.2 mi Jefferson Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Sterling · 0.3 mi Lincoln Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5Sterling · 0.8 mi Washington Elem SchoolPublic · Grades 3 to 5Sterling · 0.8 mi Franklin Elem SchoolPublic · Grades PreK to 2Sterling · 0.8 mi Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 7Sterling · 0.9 mi St Mary Grade SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Sterling · 0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Sterling High School serve?

Sterling High School serves grades 9 through 12.

How many students attend Sterling High School?

Sterling High School reported 999 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

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

About 17.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 999 students and 57 teachers in federal data.

Is Sterling High School a public or charter school?

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

What school district is Sterling High School in?

Sterling High School is part of Sterling CUSD 5 School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/il/sterling-cusd-5-school-district/

Where is Sterling High School located?

Sterling High School is at 1608 4th Ave, Sterling, IL 61081. The phone number is (815) 625-6800.

How many other schools are near Sterling High School?

There are 19 other schools within 5 miles of Sterling High School in our directory.