Pre-K-12
The Greater Sterling area is home to a well-respected public school system as well as a variety of private schools that offer classes from pre-K through high school.
Elementary School Highlights (Grades K-5th; 4 schools)
- Acclaimed accelerated programs
- National Board Certified Staff
- A wide variety of tutoring and after-school extra curricular programs
- 2007 Illinois Standards Achievement Testing (ISAT)
Percentage of students who met or exceeded in reading:
Franklin 87%
Jefferson 90%
Lincoln 87%
Washington 81%
Percentage of students who met or exceeded in math:
Franklin 93%
Jefferson 97%
Lincoln 93%
Washington 89%
Challand Middle School Highlights (Grades 6th-8th)
- Accelerated programming (35% of the 8th grade class participate)
- Choir, band and a symphonic orchestra that compete annually in state competitions
- National Board Certified staff
- A wide variety of sports and other after-school activities
- 2007 Illinois Standards Achievement Testing (ISAT)
Percentage of students who met or exceeded in reading 85%
Percentage of students who met or exceeded in math 88%
Sterling High School Highlights (Grades 9th-12th)
- 10 Advanced Placement courses for college credit
- School-to-work programs
- Flex School program
- A variety of extra curricular programs including all major sports, Scholastic Bowl and speech
- 10 students recognized as Illinois State Scholars in 2007
- 9 National Merit Scholar finalists in past 5 years—honors nation’s top seniors with scholarships based on PSAT scores
- 75% of SHS students have gone onto a college or university in the past 5 years
- Over $1 million in collegiate scholarship dollars awarded to SHS graduates in 2007-2008
District Data
Equalized Levy Rate 4.7417 per $1000
Certified Employees 260
Other Employees 120
Total 2008-2009 enrollment 3550
For more information about the local school system go to www.sterlingschools.org