Overview
Roxana High School is a public secondary education institution serving grades 9–12 in the city of Roxana, Illinois, United States. It operates under the Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 (District 7) and is the sole comprehensive high school within the district.
Location
- Address: 9 Highway 111, Roxana, IL 62086, United States
- Campus type: Suburban
History
Roxana High School traces its origins to the early 20th century, when the community of Roxana, located in Madison County, established a local secondary school to serve the growing population associated with the nearby oil refinery and industrial development. The current facilities have undergone several phases of expansion and renovation, most recently in the early 2000s, to accommodate modern educational standards and technology integration.
Administration and Governance
- Governing body: Edwards County Community Unit School District 7 Board of Education
- Principal (as of the latest available data): [Name not publicly verified; information varies by reporting year]
Academic Programs
Roxana High School offers a comprehensive curriculum aligned with Illinois State Board of Education standards. Core subjects include English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. The school provides a range of elective courses in areas such as visual and performing arts, foreign languages (primarily Spanish), business education, and technology. Advanced Placement (AP) courses are available in subjects including AP English Language and Composition, AP Calculus AB, AP United States History, and AP Biology.
Student Demographics
According to the most recent Illinois State Board of Education report card, enrollment hovers around 800–900 students. The student body reflects the demographic composition of the surrounding community, with a majority of White students, alongside Hispanic, African American, and Asian minority populations.
Extracurricular Activities
Roxana High School fields a variety of athletic teams competing in the Mid-Illinois Conference under the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). Sports include football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, track and field, cross country, and soccer. The school's mascot is the Hurricane, and the official colors are navy blue and white. In addition to athletics, the school hosts numerous clubs and organizations, such as National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America (FFA), Student Council, band, choir, theater, and academic quiz teams.
Facilities
The campus contains a main academic building, a separate gymnasium, a football stadium with bleacher seating, a baseball/softball complex, and dedicated spaces for arts and vocational training. Recent upgrades have added computer labs, a media center, and a modernized science wing equipped for laboratory instruction.
Community Involvement
Roxana High School maintains partnerships with local businesses, particularly the nearby Phillips 66 refinery, offering internship and vocational training opportunities for students. The school also collaborates with community service organizations to promote volunteerism among its student body.
Performance Metrics
Standardized test results and graduation rates are reported annually to the Illinois State Board of Education. In recent years, the school’s graduation rate has been close to the state average, and its ACT composite scores have typically ranged within the mid-20s. Academic achievement is monitored through the district’s Continuous Improvement Plan.
Notable Alumni
- [Insufficient Encyclopedic Information] – No widely documented notable alumni have been identified in major public records or reliable secondary sources.
References
- Illinois State Board of Education, School Report Cards.
- Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 official publications.
- National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) data for Roxana High School.
This entry reflects information available from publicly accessible and verifiable sources up to 2024.
