Pittsfield High School, or PHS, is a public four-year high school located at 201 East Higbee Street in Pittsfield, Illinois, a small city in Pike County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. PHS serves the communities of Pittsfield, Baylis, Milton, Nebo, Pearl, and Rockport.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students (19-20)
8 students
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1905
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
50
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)n/a
17%
White
(19-20)100%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
75%
47%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Pace Alternative School?
8 students attend Pace Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Pace Alternative School students are White.
What grades does Pace Alternative School offer ?
Pace Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Pace Alternative School part of?
Pace Alternative School is part of Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE School District.
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