Tri-Valley High School

503 East Washington Street

Downs, IL 61736

2 Reviews

School District

Tri Valley Community Unit 3
Grade

9-12
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Submitted by parent on December 04, 2012

I could not be happier with Tri-Valley schools at all levels. Eventhough they are a small school, they consistently outperform the other schools in the county, even the much larger Unit 5 & District 87. Parental involvement is exceptional. While the school district originally serveda rural audience, in the past 20 years the growth of semi-rural upper-middle class to upper class developments has changed the characteristics of the student body and the tax base. While I agree with another commenter that there is virtually no diversity at Tri-Valley, I dont agree that the district is overly sports oriented. I have two children that participate in athletics and I cna tell you first hand that the academic requirements for athletes to participate are stricter than what the state requires. Eventhough they are a small school, students can earn college credit for high school course work through a program that TVHS offers i conjunciton with the local community college. All things considered, I cna not think of any other school distric in central Illinois that I would prefer my children to attend.
Submitted by parent on September 13, 2011

Tri-Valley is not diverse-mostly white/non-Hispanic wealthy families. In an ever growing global world, living and learning in a diverse environment would be of great value to any student. If your child is outstanding in sports Tri-Valley may be a great fit. The music and fine arts programs leave much to be desired. If you want your child to be valued for trying to earn top GPA for scholarships-you will most likely find disappointment. Some years ago, this school had one of-if not the-best Gifted program, but funding was cut after a few years. Teachers in history and sciences are outstanding. Tri-Valley opened it's doors in the small village of Downs, IL in 1979. The small town grapevine is well established, and not for the thin-skinned. There is always a conflict of interest when hefty donations and the class bully come from the same family. All schools have issues to improve on and having an idea of what those issue are, is half of the battle. I would enroll my children in this district again.