Byron High School

News & Announcements

Congratulation to Byron FFA for being honored at the State Convention!

Members of the Byron FFA chapter were honored at the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13, 2024. During the convention, the following awards were presented to the Byron FFA chapter. Illinois State FFA Degree: Bruce A Gehrke, State Winner Horse Evaluation (non-reasons) Discovery Career Development Event: Lillian Hackbarth and Hayden Hall, Horse Evaluation (non-reasons) Discovery Career Development Event High Individual: Hayden Hall, Agriscience Research - Animal Systems State Proficiency Winner: Thomas "Kade" Boatman , and State Star Farmer Finalist - District 1: Bruce A Gehrke. 

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Byron Choir Ireland Recap

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Byron High School Choir - Ireland Tour 2024

Members of Byron Choirs, alumni, family, and friends returned from their Ireland tour on June 9th, 2024.  During the tour they were able to perform in many beautiful venues inside and out.  With the final performance being an exchange concert at the Royal Ireland Academy of Music.

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Facts & Numbers

• Enrollment Number Total number of students enrolled is 489.
• Class Sizes Average number of students per class is 15.
• Student Mobility Student who transfer in or out of school between the first day of October and the last school day of the year is 5%.
• Teacher Retention Of full time teachers, 81.9% return to the high school year to year.
• 1-to-1 Computing All students are issued a laptop for accessing curriculum, producing products of learning, and honing 21st Century skills.
• Four Year Graduation The percentage of student who graduate Byron High School within 4 years is 92%. The state rate is 86%.
• Beyond Academics Outside the classroom, students participate in 20 athletic teams and 13 activities.
• Advanced Academics & Career Development A total of 2 Dual Enrollment, 8 Honors, and 8 Advanced Placement courses are offered. As part of Illinois’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, 36 courses are also offered.