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Sixth grade students in Mrs. Dziuban’s STEM classes are exploring engineering and robotics
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Students Standing Strong Club recently greeted their classmates with a message of kindness.
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The Coal City Middle School Wrestling advances eight to the state tournament.
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The Coal City High School Varsity Scholastic Bowl teamis the the 2026 conference champion.
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With the recent conclusion of an intensive literary analysis unit for the eighth grade English classes, students are now pivoting their focus.
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Students are kicking off the month of March with a story about how a rainbow is created,
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Mr. Peters’ science class, middle school students have been exploring the properties of matter
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Six of the Coal City Middle School "Chess Masters" headed to the IESA State Tournament.
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Welcome to Coal City Schools
About Us
Coal City Community Unit School District #1 offers public education from pre-kindergarten to 12th grade. The school district is bounded by 55 square miles in eastern Grundy County serving the Illinois communities of Carbon Hill, Coal City and Diamond, and the neighborhood of Goose Lake. Coal City Schools serve students in five attendance centers—Coal City Early Childhood Center, Coal City Elementary School, Coal City Intermediate School, Coal City Middle School and Coal City High School. The average annual enrollment of the school district is 2,200.
Home of the Coalers
The Coal City School District offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular programs designed to support and enrich student learning. These opportunities serve to advance our mission of preparing today’s learners for tomorrow’s challenges by fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and personal growth. Whether in the classroom, on the stage, in athletic competition, or through community involvement, our students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their talents, and reach their full potential.
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Coal City Theatre Department is responsible for producing all the theatrical productions within Coal City CommunityUnit School District #1.
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State report card data confirms Coal City students are achieving proficiency at rates well above the state average, surpassing state benchmarks and outperforming peers statewide on annual assessments.
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Coal City Community Unit School District 1 strongly encourages student participation in extracurricular activities. Involvement in these programs provides enjoyment while fostering discipline, leadership, teamwork, respect for rules, and healthy living habits. Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege, not a right. Students who choose to participate represent not only themselves, but also Coal City Community Unit School District 1. As such, student participants are expected to conduct themselves as good citizens and serve as positive role models at all times.
By The Numbers
2,122
Student Enrollment
Enrollment across grades Pre-K-12
2
Exemplary Schools
Coal City Intermediate and High Schools designated as Exemplary
5
Academic Centers
The School District is composed of 5 school buildings
22
Illinois State Scholars
Academic recognition bestowed on members of the Class of 2026
92.4%
Graduation Rate