Sacred Heart Griffin High School
School Notes Overview:
SHG is recognized by the American College Testing’s research report for proving “that core courses can be made rigorous and that rigorous content can be effectively taught to students.” At SHG, each student is assisted to achieve a level of academic excellence commensurate with his/her ability. "Sacred Heart-Griffin is a Catholic, Dominican high school that welcomes a diverse student population to pursue academic excellence in a community of faith." ...
School Overview:
Sacred Heart Griffin High School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9 - 12 | |
| County | Sangamon County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 803 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 7% | 31% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 9 - 222 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 221 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 188 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 172 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 176 days | 178 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- SHG is recognized by the American College Testing’s research report for proving “that core courses can be made rigorous and that rigorous content can be effectively taught to students.” At SHG, each student is assisted to achieve a level of academic excellence commensurate with his/her ability. "Sacred Heart-Griffin is a Catholic, Dominican high school that welcomes a diverse student population to pursue academic excellence in a community of faith."
- Profile last updated: 01/21/2009
In the News:
- Small-purse rule popular at high schools (The State Journal-Register)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:48:29 am
When Lanphier High School officials decided to ask female students to keep their purses small, they became the most recent in a long line of area school administrators to impose such a rule. - Area Colleges: LLCC women's basketball team cruises (The State Journal-Register)
posted on November 18, 2009 at 07:26:29 am
ST. LOUIS — Brittney Winters and Kaileigh West combined for 48 points Tuesday to lead Lincoln Land Community College to a 76-58 win over St. Louis Community College-Forest Park. - Girls cross country: SHG, SHS, Titans advance to state (The State Journal-Register)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 06:45:32 am
DECATUR — Madz Negro finished second in 18 minutes 39.35 seconds Saturday, leading Sacred Heart-Griffin High School to the Class 2A Decatur MacArthur Sectional girls cross country title and a spot in the state meet. - Blazers swim to CS8 title (The State Journal-Register)
posted on November 1, 2009 at 05:30:12 am
The gap might be closing, but the Sacred Heart-Griffin High School Blazers still reign as champions after the Central State Eight Conference Girls Swim Meet on Saturday at Eisenhower Pool. - SHG vs. Cahokia to wrap up regular season (The State Journal-Register)
posted on October 23, 2009 at 04:56:18 am
As with just about every other team on its football schedule, Sacred Heart-Griffin High School’s brief history with Cahokia has been a one-sided affair. The teams have faced off in a season-ending contest since 2006, and the Cyclones have won all three games by an average score of 39-12. The regular-season series ends with a 7 p.m. showdown today at Memorial Stadium, and both teams are going out ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (62702) | School Zip (62702) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 39,437 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 22% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $33,785 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 47 years old | 50 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 61% / 39% |
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- Lutheran High School - 205 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
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