Pearl City High School

Pearl City High School serves 132 students in grades 9-12 in this small rural community in Stephenson County. With just 12 full-time teachers, the school maintains an intimate 11:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for personalized attention and close student-faculty relationships. The school earns a solid 7.1 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 82nd percentile statewide, placing 678th among Illinois's 3,819 schools.

While academic performance shows room for growth, with 25% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 32% proficient in math, the small class sizes create opportunities for targeted support and individualized instruction. Pearl City High School draws from a stable rural community where the median household income reaches $77,937 and home values average $175,200. The low 6.2% poverty rate reflects the area's economic stability, while 27% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

This supportive community foundation provides students with a strong network of local connections and opportunities. The school's rural setting in Pearl City offers students a close-knit educational environment where everyone knows each other, fostering strong relationships between students, families, and educators in this tight-knit farming community of about 2,000 residents.

With an enrollment of 132 students, Pearl City High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Pearl City High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.