Byron Community School District #226

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Illinois State Scholar Press Release

BYRON HIGH SCHOOL RECOGNIZES 2023-24 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS

Illinois Student Assistance Commission congratulates 9 Byron High School students for their academic excellence

 

Accent on Byron Excellence

Please join us in the Byron High School Gym on January 30, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. when the Board of Education of Byron CUSD 226 will honor those students and staff who have displayed exemplary effort and performance in their respective roles in the District.

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Byron 226 Series

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Happy Holidays from Byron 226!

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Facts & Numbers

• District Finances Per pupil spending is $9,462 for instructional expenses and $17,529 for operational expenses.
• Sizing It Up The district average class size is 18 students compared to the states average of 21.
• Health & Wellness Byron students average 5 days of PE per week compared to the states average of 4 days per week.
• Enrollment Total district enrollment for PK-12 is 1,482.
• Student Attendance The average daily attendance across the district is 95%.
• Extraordinary Faculty Total full time teachers in the district is 110 of which 39.2% have a Bachelor’s degree and 59.9% have a Master’s degree or higher.
• Future Prospects Within 12 months of graduating, 64% of seniors enroll in a 2 or 4 year college.
• Exceptional Services We are a “stand alone” district meaning we house all 27 of our special need services personnel within our district. Currently 16% of our student population qualify for special services.