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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MEREDOSIA-CHAMBERSBURG CUSD 11·NCES 172568002776

Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch

830 Main St, Meredosia, IL 62665 · (217) 584-1744 · Morgan County
GRADES 09–12HIGH43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL47 STUDENTS
Enrollment
47
High
DISTRICT 71 · STATE 834
Student : Teacher
5.3:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.9:1 · STATE 13.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
34 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 56%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9
18
Grade 10
11
Grade 11
13
Grade 12
5
Student demographics
White
4289%
DISTRICT 91% · STATE 45%
Hispanic
36%
DISTRICT 5% · STATE 29%
Two+
24%
DISTRICT 2% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
2860%
Female
1940%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
47
-6 (-11%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
5.3:1
was 5.6:1
% White
89%
was 100%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch

Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch, a very small high school in Meredosia, Illinois, run under Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11, caters to 47 students, covering grades 9 through 12. That puts it 94% smaller than the typical public school in Illinois, which averages around 834 students.

Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 comprises 3 schools with combined enrollment of 212 students; Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch is among them.

In terms of who attends, Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch lists that nearly all students (89%) are White; the rest comes out to 6% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. Compared to Morgan County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school reports having 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 5.3:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.8:1 average. Roughly 72% of students at Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a commonly cited indicator of low-income enrollment. By comparison, Morgan County runs at roughly 57%, so the school's eligibility rate is above the surrounding baseline.

Around the school, community-level numbers for Morgan County indicate median household earnings sit near $66,306, roughly 23% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 8%. Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch is one of 28 public schools in Morgan County (combined enrollment of about 4,446 students).

The closest other public school is Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem Sch, roughly 0.0 miles away. Within five miles, there are 2 other public schools.

Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch operates from a countryside location.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count edged down 11%: 53 students in 2018 compared to 47 in 2025. Over the same period, the White share declined from 100% to 89%.

Inside the community feed, recent activity here tends to focus on fundraisers, lost-and-found posts, and report-card season. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Morgan County at a glance

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Population
33,021
Census ACS
Median income
$66,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
28
4,446 students

Quick facts

School name
Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch
District
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11
Address
830 Main St, Meredosia, IL 62665
Phone
(217) 584-1744
County
Morgan County
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
47
Teachers (FTE)
9
Student–teacher ratio
5.3:1
Free/Reduced lunch
34 (72%)
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
172568002776
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch
How large is Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch?
Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch enrolls approximately 47 students in grades 09-12.
Is Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch an elementary, middle, or high school?
Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch is a high school covering grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch is approximately 5.3:1 (9 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch?
Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch reports a student body of 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more.
Who oversees Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch?
Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch is overseen by Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 in Morgan County.
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