Overview
Cairo Jr/Sr High School is a public high serving grades 7–12 in Cairo, Illinois. The school enrolls 130 students. It is part of the Cairo USD 1 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
97% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelHigh
Grade Span7–12
DistrictCairo USD 1
County17003
CityCairo
ZIP62914
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID170807000420
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment130
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino0.0%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian88.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races5.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %97%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)