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Eisenhower High School

1200 S 16th St, Decatur, IL, 62521

Ranked 1032 of 1380 in Illinois

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Eisenhower High School

1200 S 16th St, Decatur, IL, 62521

Ranked 1032 of 1380 in Illinois

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About Eisenhower High School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 10%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 10% in Reading.
51
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
936
Total Students
$66456
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 32.59%
Asian 0.64%
Hispanic 5.24%
Black 49.47%
Two+ Races 11.54%
Native Am. 0.32%
White
32.59%
Asian
0.64%
Hispanic
5.24%
Black
49.47%
Two+ Races
11.54%
Native Am.
0.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 936
51.18%
479 Female
48.82%
457 Male

Student Population

936 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

936 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Eisenhower High School Contact Information

Address

1200 S 16th St, Decatur, IL, 62521

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Phone

(217) 362-3100

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TOP 1032 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Eisenhower High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:25 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:10 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Eisenhower High School opened its doors for the 2025-2026 school year on August 18, 2025, with an Open House on August 26, giving families the opportunity to meet staff and see classrooms. The Panthers will offer SAT and ACT testing in spring 2026, and continue AP and dual credit offerings. Graduation is May 16, 2026 at the Decatur Civic Center. EHS partners with Heartland Technical Academy and Prep Academy for career pathways. Decatur Public Schools added shuttles for Tech and Prep cohorts to ensure students can access hands-on CTE programs.

FAQ

Q1. Does Eisenhower High School support learning through practical activities?

Ans. Yes, students work on projects and do things that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q2. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, Eisenhower High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Q3. Are there chances for peer mentoring?

Ans. Yes, Older kids can teach younger kids how to be leaders, work together, and help each other.

Q4. What can students do to get help with their homework?

Ans. Tutoring, advice, and counseling help students figure things out and do well in school.

Q5. Are there programs that help kids stay fit?

Ans. Yes, Eisenhower High School helps students' mental, emotional, and social health by giving them counseling and wellness programs.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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