West Central High School is a public four-year high school located near Biggsville, Illinois, U.S. WCHS is part of West Central Community Unit School District 235, which serves the communities of Oquawka, Gladstone, Biggsville, Gulf Port, Stronghurst, Media, Raritan, Smithshire, and Carman.
West Central Early Childhood serves 50 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 50 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Central Early Childhood ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
West Central Early Childhood's student population of 50 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
50 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of West Central Early Childhood is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
15%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Central Early Childhood?
50 students attend West Central Early Childhood.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of West Central Early Childhood students are White, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Central Early Childhood?
West Central Early Childhood has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Central Early Childhood offer ?
West Central Early Childhood offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is West Central Early Childhood part of?
West Central Early Childhood is part of West Central CUSD 235 School District.
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