Eureka High School (Illinois) Explained

Eureka High School
Address:	200 West Cruger Avenue
City:	Eureka
State:	Illinois
Zipcode:	61530
Country:	United States
Type:	Public secondary school
District:	Eureka Community Unit District 140
Grades:	9-12
Principal:	Kirk Edwards
Staff:	31.79 (FTE)
Ratio:	14.75
Enrollment:	469 (2018–19)^[1]
Mascot:	Hornet
Athletics Conference:	Heart of Illinois Conference

Eureka High School (commonly called Eureka High or EHS) is a public secondary school in Eureka, Illinois, United States. The school is part of Eureka Community Unit District 140, with admission based primarily on the locations of students' homes. Communities supported include Eureka, Goodfield, Secor, and Congerville. Serving students in grades ninth grade - twelfth grade, it is a small high school with a student base of 504 students.^[2] The school is a member of the Heart of Illinois Conference and competes under the name Hornets.

Awards and distinctions

21 Illinois State Scholars

2014 ACT Red Quill Award for Excellence^[3]

2014 Nationally Ranked High School by US News

IHSA State Trophies in

Scholastic Bowl, Boys & Girls Cross Country, Volleyball, Girls Track, Baseball, Boys & Girls Track, Basketball

Notable alumni

Dan McCoy (born 1978), comedian and television writer, is a 1996 graduate of Eureka High School^[4]
Andy Studebaker (born 1985; class of 2004) - NFL linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts, is a 2004 graduate of Eureka High School^[5]
Ben Zobrist (born 1981; class of 2001)^[6] - All-Star Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago Cubs, was raised near Eureka^[7]

Notable faculty

Kenny Robertson, mixed martial artist and shop teacher ^[8]

Notes and References

Web site: Eureka High School. National Center for Education Statistics. March 18, 2021.
Web site: Eureka High School Report Card. IIRC. 23 October 2014. 22 October 2014.
News: EHS earns Red Quill Award. Journal. ARLENE FRANKS For the. pantagraph.com. 2018-04-19. en.
Arlene Franks, "Eureka's Dan McCoy Hits It Big in New York," Woodford County Journal, Feb. 1, 2012.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/S/StudAn99.htm "Andy Studebaker,"
News: Ten things you didn't know about new Royal Ben Zobrist . Pete . Grathoff . 2016-07-28 . . online . 2018-03-10 . .
News: Marc . Topkin . Tampa Bay Rays' Ben Zobrist has taken a surprising path to today's All-Star game . . July 13, 2009 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140729032614/http://www.tampabay.com/sports/baseball/rays/tampa-bay-rays-ben-zobrist-has-taken-a-surprising-path-to-todays-all-star/1018198 . 2014-07-29 . From the white two-story house out in the country... .
Web site: Mindenhall . Chuck . The first man to hit a Suloev Stretch in a UFC fight, Kenny Robertson, reflects on ripping hammies . MMA Fighting . 19 September 2018 . 14 April 2021.