Genoa-Kingston High School

Genoa-Kingston High School is a public high school located in Genoa, Illinois. The school has an enrollment of 617.[3]

Genoa-Kingston High School
Location
980 Park Avenue

Genoa
,
Illinois
60135

United States
Coordinates42°06′05″N 88°42′13″W
Information
TypePublic high school
Motto"small town school, BIG time pride"
PrincipalAngelo Lekkas
Faculty36.24 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment568 (2018–19)[1]
Average class size21 (2013)
Student to teacher ratio15.67[1]
Color(s)              
Athletics conferenceBig Northern Conference
NicknameCogs
Websitewww.gkschools.org/GKHS
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About the school

Genoa-Kingston High School is located in DeKalb County in Northern Illinois. The high school is part of the Genoa-Kingston School District #424 which comprises the two communities of Genoa and Kingston, Illinois.

GKHS offers a variety of curricular courses in the areas of math, science, foreign language, English, career and technical education, physical education and fitness, fine arts, social sciences, and special education. The high school is also a member of the Kishwaukee Education Consortium, where juniors and seniors are offered the opportunity to explore a variety of technical classes being conducted with students from neighboring districts.

In the areas of extra curricular activities, students may become involved in drama, music, athletics, and various clubs and organizations. Students are encouraged to become involved in activities as this is viewed as the way to further enhance the learning experience.[4]

Current education

Genoa-Kingston High School has an average class size of 21. The average ACT score for GKHS is 19.2, compared to Illinois’ state average of 20.3.[3]

This school is ~86% Caucasian, ~11% Hispanic and ~1% Native American or African American.[3]

Athletics

Genoa-Kingston High School competes in the Big Northern Conference. Sports include:[5]

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References
  1. "Genoa-Kingston High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved July 11, 2020.
  2. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Genoa-Kingston High School
  3. "Genoa-Kingston HS Report Card". IIRC. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  4. "About Us". Genoa-Kingston High School. Retrieved 23 October 2014.
  5. "Genoa-Kingston High School Sports and Athletics News". Archived from the original on September 28, 2009. Retrieved October 5, 2009.
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