Pekin Community High School

Pekin Community High School in Pekin is home of the Dragons.

Pekin Community High School in Pekin is apart of the district 303.

Pekin Community High School in Pekin is within the 303 school district.

Pekin Community High School in Pekin is located off of Court Street.

Pekin Community High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12

1903 Court St, Pekin, IL

South of Broadway Neighborhood

3.7

1.8

1,847 Students

B-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Melissa Bloom

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Average SAT Score
1140

Average ACT Score
25

Math Proficiency
30%

Reading Proficiency
37%

Average GPA
3.48

Graduation Rate
92%

B-

Academics

Teachers

C+

College Prep

C+

Administration

B+

Resources/Facilities

Clubs and Activities

Sports

B-

Food

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Niche Grade Details

Academics

Average GPA 3.48	Reading Proficiency 37%
Math Proficiency 30%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 110	Full Time Teachers 110
Teachers in First or Second Year 7%

College Prep

Average SAT 1140 Math 570 Verbal 560	Average ACT 25 Math 24 English 25 Reading 26 Science 24
Number of AP Courses 8	AP Pass Rate 64.2%
AP Math Enrollment Low	AP Science Enrollment Low
Other AP Enrollment Very Low

Clubs and Activities

Girls Athletic Participation

Average

Boys Athletic Participation

Average

Equity

College Readiness

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

261:1

Student Diversity

Male 50.7%	Female 47.2%
White 90.2%	Hispanic 3.6%
Two or more races 3.5%	Black 1.4%
Asian 1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered

IB Programs Offered

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.

Illinois State University 241 Students

Illinois Central College 223 Students

Bradley University 157 Students

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 145 Students

Western Illinois University 96 Students

University of Iowa 70 Students

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville 68 Students

Northern Illinois University 61 Students

University of Illinois Chicago 58 Students

Illinois Wesleyan University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.

Psychology 64 Students

Nursing 62 Students

Business 48 Students

Biology 48 Students

Pre-Medicine Studies 39 Students

Elementary Education 30 Students

Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students

Computer Science 23 Students

Political Science and Government 21 Students

Pre-Law Studies 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Sophomore

5/12/2026

Great music programs, tons of activities and staff is very nice and helpful. Accelerated classes which is perfect to make you college ready.The worst - High student to teacher ratio and only 1 teacher to teach some accelerated classes so when you have a teacher that doesn't want to be involved with their classes you're stuck.

5.0 Alum

5/19/2025

Pekin Community High School was a great place to attend. I felt that most classes there prepared me for life after high school. I loved all of my teachers and they made learning fun. I am grateful for my time at PCHS.

5.0 Parent

12/16/2024

PCHS offers a wide variety of options for academic success. While it is a big school, they do a great job communicating to parents.

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1.0 other

4/26/2026

This school is what I could have never imagined my high school experience to be. Woke up every morning to go smell drugs in the bathroom, people fighting while staff watches. Someone is getting bullied they get in trouble for standing up for themselves. Sports? don’t even tryout it’s a waste of pote...

2.0 student

11/29/2021

Fights? Got that. Drugs? Got that. Vaping? Got that. Rampant Homophobia (and related things) in both students and staff? Got that. Good teachers? Less than half a dozen. Good clubs? According to some, but not most people. Almost complete lack of (Functioning and helpful) mental health support? Got t...

4.0 other

5/20/2021

I am an alum for Pekin Community High School and I can put in a good word on a few aspects.Pekin has some of the best programs in the area with plenty of room for students to thrive with 50+ clubs and sports Pekin is one of the most diverse and accepting schools for all students with different taste...

1.0 parent

2/11/2021

This school is very poorly ran. Kids with names can do whatever while the rest of the kids are punished for not being at the same status as the admin. My kids watch fights in the bathrooms and vaping is done in class behind teachers backs. It’s of athletes on drugs but since they win it’s ok. Kids a...

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List Price Range

$45K - $369K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$158,214

Median Lot Size

12,414 Sq Ft

% Renters

33%

Average Household Income

$75,040

% of College Grads

19.9%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,723 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

25.4%

Homes for Sale

$35,500

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,480 Sq Ft

1220 S Capitol St

Attention investors, rehabbers, and restoration enthusiasts! This spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 11/2-story home offers approximately 1,480 square feet of finished living space, plus a full unfinished basement, enclosed front porch, additional unfinished upper-level/attic space, and a detached 2-car ga...

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$155,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
1,388 Sq Ft

1314 Veerman St

Welcome to this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring a larger backyard perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or pets to roam. The inviting layout offers comfortable living with great natural light and a warm, welcoming feel throughout. Both bedrooms are nicely sized, master bedroom has a quaint m...

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4 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,536 Sq Ft

203 Arrow St
New 11 days ago

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Dori DeWitte-Scotti

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(309) 204-9727

$90,000

4 Beds
3 Baths

325 S Capitol St

Calling all investors and builders-this tri-plex in Pekin offers a solid opportunity with room to grow. Set on a residential lot with utilities available at the street, the multifamily framework is already established, giving the right buyer a head start. Some areas show wear and will benefit from u...

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$675,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,874 Sq Ft

1621 Grandlake Ct

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$179,900

3 Beds
1 Bath
2,059 Sq Ft

706 Bacon St
New 8 days ago

LOTS OF CHARACTER AND OLD WORLD CHARM ABOUNDS IN THIS 3BR HOME IN DESIRED LOCATION NEAR HISTORIC WASHINGTON ST! PROPERTY FEATURES LARGE TWO STALL DETACHED GARAGE AND PRIVATE FIREPIT AREA OUT BACK TO RELAX OR ENTERTAIN!. Main floor office space would be perfect location for future bathroom. Lots of s...

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2.5 Baths
2,872 Sq Ft

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2.5 Baths
2,744 Sq Ft

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$104,900

2 Beds
1 Bath
704 Sq Ft

214 Poplar St

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Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

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Land
0 Sq Ft Lot

157 Edgehill Ave

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Homes for Rent

$780 - $845 per month

Willow Oaks Apartments
1 - 2 Beds
1 Bath
728+ Sq Ft

1225 Florence Ave
Pekin, IL

Nicely located near the north side of Pekin, we have on-site staff and maintenance; a beautiful laundry facility; plenty of storage space; even storage sheds!

$1,620 per month

The Residences at Rosemary Crossing I
3 - 4 Beds
2 Baths
1,300+ Sq Ft

1300 Windflower St
Pekin, IL

Experience maintenance-free living in a suburban neighborhood setting! At Rosemary Crossing in Pekin, IL, our spacious single-family rental homes include fully-equipped kitchens, washer/dryer connections and attached garages! We offer 3 and 4 bedroom floor plans featuring vaulted ceilings, central a...

$815 - $1,100 per month

Williamsburg Townhouses
1 - 4 Beds
1.5 Baths
579+ Sq Ft

1200 Florence Ave
Pekin, IL

Spacious townhouses - front and back door, just like your own home. Central Air conditioning, play areas for children, large laundry facility, and on-site staff and maintenance. Find out why thousands have called Williamsburg HOME.

$750 - $995 per month

Sunset Hills Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
549+ Sq Ft

1820 Vienna Ct
Pekin, IL

Wooded, quiet area in the popular Sunset Hills subdivision of Peoria. A variety of floor plans, many with walk in closets. Laundry facilities on site. Close to Wal Mart, Buffalo Wild Wings, Sunset Shopping Plaza, Culver's, and More!

$750 per month

528 Henrietta
1 Bed
1 Bath
600 Sq Ft

528 Henrietta St
Pekin, IL

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The McKinley
2 Beds
2 Baths
1,100 Sq Ft

100 Ironwood Dr
Unit 3
Pekin, IL

BRAND NEW APARTMENTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION - MOVE IN DECEBMER 2022. CALL TODAY.

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Townhouse for Rent
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,200 Sq Ft

1121 Caroline St
Pekin, IL

Property Id: 2831198 Welcome to your new home at 1121 Caroline St in Pekin, IL! This charming single unit features modern amenities such as an oven, refrigerator, central heating, hardwood floors, and washer/dryer hookups. Enjoy off-street parking, cable-ready connections, and being near parks....

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House for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
936 Sq Ft

1611 Sheridan Rd
Pekin, IL

Check out this newly upgraded 2-bedroom, 1-bath home on Sheridan Rd in the Lick Creek Lane subdivision of Pekin. We are pet-friendly! Your dogs and cats are welcome at 1611 Sheridan Road.Benefit from recent upgrades to this inviting home. Essential appliances are included: whole-home...

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House for Rent
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,065 Sq Ft

2006 Westgate Dr
Pekin, IL

3 bedroom 1.5 bathroom, 14' x 16' deck off back of the house, fenced in backyard with an attached 1 car garage in nice neighborhood on the North side of town,

$800 per month

Condo for Rent
2 Beds
1 Bath
810 Sq Ft

5 Williamsburg Ct
Unit D
Pekin, IL

This is large apartment with nice closet space, large kitchen and bathroom. Large, private patio or deck. There is assigned parking. Storage and coin laundry in the basement.

$899 per month

2 Beds
1 Bath
700 Sq Ft

1107 Koch St
Unit 1
Pekin, IL

This is a lower level 2 bed/1bath apartment. Very Large living room with open floor plan from dining room & kitchen. Basement has storage unit which is included in rent. Coin operated shared laundry. Off-street parking - first come first serve. Tenant pays Ameren & water & sewer (billed for actual u...

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$750 per month

Condo for Rent
1 Bed
1 Bath
440 Sq Ft

210 Davis St
Unit 2
Pekin, IL

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Illinois Tazewell County Pekin 61554 South of Broadway

Pekin Community High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 located at 1903 Court St in Pekin, IL. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,847 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Pekin Community High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $158,214. Discover additional schools in the area, like Tazewell Co Area Efe Rds, Faith Baptist Christian School, Broadmoor Junior High School, and more. Learn more about what Pekin has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pekin Community High School.

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