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Sterling High School — School Profile & District Info

High|Sterling, Illinois|Sterling CUSD 5

Sterling, IL 61081

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Upcoming Events

Aug
4
Tue
Facilities, Transportation, Finance CommitteeEvent
Aug
6
Thu
Board of Education MeetingEvent
Aug
10
Mon
CMS Back to School NightEvent
Aug
10
Mon
Franklin Back to School NightEvent
Aug
10
Mon
Jefferson Back to School Night K-2Event
Aug
11
Tue
Lincoln Back to School NightEvent
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School Profile

Grades
9–12
Enrollment
996
Student:Teacher
18.8:1
Locale
Town

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

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

Showing 11 events for the 2026-27 school year

Frequently Asked Questions about Sterling High School

Enrollment at Sterling High School stands at 996 students. The school is a High institution in the local district.

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