Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3
| Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
| 410 E Washington Street , Illinois United States | |
| Coordinates | 40°23.6652′N 88°52.002′W / 40.3944200°N 88.866700°WCoordinates: 40°23.6652′N 88°52.002′W / 40.3944200°N 88.866700°W Fatal error: The format of the coordinate could not be determined. Parsing failed. |
| District information | |
| Type | Unified school district |
| Grades | K to 12 |
| Superintendent | Ben Derges |
| NCES District ID | 1713920[1] |
| Students and staff | |
| Enrollment | 1080 (2023–2024) |
| Teachers | 82.50 - Teachers(on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Staff | 81.80 - Other Staff(on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Student-teacher ratio | 13:1[1] |
| District mascot | Vikings |
| Colors | Blue Gold |
| Other information | |
| Website | www |
Tri-Valley Community Unit School District 3 is a unit school district located in Downs, Illinois, a village in McLean County. It has a student count of 1,080.[2] The school district is composed of three schools, Tri-Valley Elementary School[3], Tri-Valley Middle School[4], and Tri-Valley High school[5]
Administration
Unit Office Department
- Ben Derges - Superintendent
- Amy Bunn - Assistant Executive Secretary
- Samantha Boward - Instructional Curriculum Director[6]
Principals
- Frank Arnolts - High School Principal
- Sara Burnett - Middle School Principal
- Tyler Swearingen - Elementary School Principal[6]
History
The schooling in the Downs area dates back to 1842, a one-room Spring School House. In 1895 due to an increase in population the school expanded into the Kickapoo Union School District. Around 1902 the one building school district eventually expanded into the present-day three building Tri-Valley School District.[7]
Standing
As of the 2025-26 School year, the school ranks #2 in Bloomington, IL Metro Area High Schools, #56 in Illinois High Schools, and #1374 in National Rankings.[8]
| Metric | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Took at Least One AP® Exam | 69% |
| Passed at Least One AP® Exam | 38% |
| Mathematics Proficiency | 53% |
| Reading Proficiency | 55% |
| Graduation Rate | 99% |
Demographics
For the 2023–24 academic year, Tri-Valley High School enrolled 313 students, according to the NCES. The school employed 24.55 (FTE) teachers, resulting in a student to teacher ratio of 12.75:1.[9]
| Race and ethnicity† | Enrolled pupils | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.9% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| White | 296 | 94% |
| Native Hawaiian, Pacific islander | 0 | 0% |
| Multi-race | 4 | 1% |
| Total | 313 | 100% |
| † "Hispanic" includes Hispanics of any race. All other categories refer to non-Hispanics. | ||
| Gender | Enrolled pupils | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 160 | 51% |
| Male | 153 | 49% |
| Non-binary | Not Listed | NaN |
| Total | 313 | 100% |
Athletics
The Tri-Valley Vikings compete in the Heart of Illinois Conference (Large Division) and are members of the Illinois High School Association. The school offers a variety of sports for both boys and girls.[citation needed]
Sports Offered
- Fall: Football, Cross Country, Golf, Volleyball
- Winter: Basketball, Wrestling
- Spring: Baseball, Softball, Track and Field
Achievements
- Football: Tri-Valley won the IHSA Class 2A State Championship in 2015.[10]
- Track and Field: Stephanie Brown set the IHSA Class 1A record in the 800-meter run (2:09.12) in 2009.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Tri-Valley CUSD 3". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ↑ "Tri Valley Community Unified School District 3 Overview". USNews. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Elementary School". Tri-Valley CUSD #3. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "Middle School". Tri-Valley CUSD #3. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ "High School". Tri-Valley CUSD #3. Retrieved November 4, 2025.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Tri-Valley Staff Page". Tri-Valley CUSD #3 Official Website. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ "Downs History". Village of Downs Official Website. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Overview of Tri-Valley High School". USNews. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 "Tri-Valley High School NCES Directory". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ "IHSA: Illinois High School Association". www.ihsa.org. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
- ↑ "IHSA Girls Track & Field Event Records". www.ihsa.org. Retrieved November 5, 2025.
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