| Freeburg High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
401 South Monroe Street , 62243 | |
| Information | |
| Type | High school |
| Teaching staff | 39.00 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 655 (2018–19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 16.79[1] |
| Color(s) | |
| Mascot | Midget |
| Website | http://www.fchs77.org |
Freeburg Community High School is a high school located in Freeburg, Illinois, United States. The Freeburg Community High School District #77 controls it.
Freeburg Community High School was founded in 1904 as a two-year school and graduated its first class of four students in 1906. In 1923, after converting to a traditional four-year high school, two students were presented with Freeburg High School diplomas. The existing school was constructed in 1929, becoming "Home of the Freeburg Midgets."[2] The original mascot was named Marty the Midget, a name that lasted through the nineteen sixties.[3]
The district encompasses approximately 122 square miles (320 km2) and has an average enrollment of 750 students.
Notable alumni
- C. T. Wilson - member, Maryland House of Delegates
References
- 1 2 3 "Freeburg Community High Sch". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved May 22, 2020.
- ↑ Freeburg Community High School FCHS Foundation http://www.fchs77.org/files/624325/TrackBrochureFinal.pdf
- ↑ Freeburg Tribune, Tribune Sports Thursday, November 11, 2010 Page 1B
External links
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