What grades does Sterling High School serve?

Sterling High School operates as a High school within the local district. The school serves families in the Sterling area.

Where is Sterling High School located?

Sterling High School is a town school in Sterling, IL.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sterling High School is 18.8:1. Lower ratios generally indicate smaller class sizes.

What schools are in Sterling, IL?

Schools in Sterling include Sterling High School and others operated by the local district. The district serves families throughout the Sterling area.

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Sterling High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Sterling, Illinois|Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, IL 61081

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Board of Education MeetingEvent

Aug

Mon

CMS Back to School NightEvent

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Mon

Franklin Back to School NightEvent

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Jefferson Back to School Night K-2Event

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School Profile

Grades

9–12

Enrollment

996

Student:Teacher

18.8:1

Locale

Town

District

Sterling CUSD 5

Phone

(815)625-6800

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

27%

41th percentile in IL

Math Proficiency

22%

44th percentile in IL

Chronic Absenteeism

10.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

AP Program

12 courses offered

Dual Enrollment

Athletics

32 sports offered

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1

Worse than average in IL

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,348

District-level data

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 44%Local 43%

Community Context

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

999

Current enrollment

Stable(+2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Tue, Aug 4, 2026

Facilities, Transportation, Finance Committee

Event

Thu, Aug 6, 2026

Board of Education Meeting

Event

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

CMS Back to School Night

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 21, 2026	Ed Committee Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Sep 22, 2026	Facilities, Transportation, Finance Committee	Event	—
Wed, Sep 23, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Jefferson Book Fair	Event	—
Tue, Oct 13, 2026	Jefferson Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 15, 2026	Jefferson Parent Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	Jefferson Book Fair	Event	—
Tue, Oct 20, 2026	Franklin Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Thu, Oct 22, 2026	Franklin Parent/Teacher Conferences	Staff Day	—
Tue, Oct 27, 2026	Facilities, Transportation, Finance Committee	Event	—
Wed, Oct 28, 2026	Board of Education Meeting	Event	—