Sterling High School
Grades: 9-12
Students: 940
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 247:1
Certified Teachers: 89%
1608 4th Avenue
Sterling, IL 61081
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
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Test Scores4/10
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Academic Progress5/10
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Student GrowthRead what parents are saying about Sterling High School
I'm a student here I don't like this school
Posted by a student on 5/7/2025My son attends this school and as a mom, I can say that I am very pleased with the safe and secure environment of SHS. Additionally I am a collegiate teacher who values education. Due to the advanced curriculum, and the number of Advanced Placement courses offered at SHS, I know my son is being prep
Posted by a parent on 11/9/2015SHS is a great school. I say this for two reasons. First, the school has received three separate national awards which is extremely impressive. The US News and World Report ranks them in the top 10% of all high schools in the nation, and The Washington Post ranks them as one of the most rigorous hig
Posted by a parent on 11/9/2015the upsides about shs: music and arts departments, sports, ap courses offered (for a small town school), after-school clubs, and the building's aesthetics. BUT this school spends a RIDICULOUS amount of time, energy, and money on athletics. the administration reflects this athletic-focused culture, a
Posted by a community member on 1/16/2013This school is obviously not the best of schools in america, but i can tell you that it has alot of love. Everyone in the school cares alot about others and even though we have almost 1200 kids, walking down the hall, it feels like you know everyone and everyone knows you. Everyone in this school is
Posted by a student on 12/23/2010Nearby Schools
Browse other schools near Sterling High SchoolSterling schools - Sterling High School is located at 1608 4th Avenue, Sterling IL 61081. Sterling High School is in the Sterling Community Unit School District 5. Sterling High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 9-12.
