Quincy School District 172

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Quincy School District 172


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Welcome to the Quincy Public School District #172! Quincy Public Schools provide many excellent educational opportunities to nearly 7,000 students Pre-K through graduation. Quincy residents take advantage of first-class educational resources for people of all ages. All of Quincy's public schools have a reputation for excellence and offer a wide range of extracurricular activities. Our district consists of 2 pre-K centers and 8 K-3 buildings. All fourth through sixth graders attend Baldwin Intermediate School. Seventh through ninth graders attend Quincy Junior High School. Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors attend Quincy Senior High School. We also have an Alternative School and the Quincy Area Vocational Technical Center. Often referred to as the "Gem City", Quincy is nestled along the Mississippi River bluffs at the Westernmost point of Illinois. www.epodunk.com, a website listing America's most historic small towns, places Quincy as No. 1 in Illinois and No. 10 in the nation. Quincy is proud of its rich heritage, dedication to the arts and unsurpassed architectural beauty. The City of Quincy is a place to call home. We're a community of tree-lined streets, beautiful houses and friendly people. Quincyans enjoy a wealth of opportunity, activities and many services that one might only expect to find in a much larger community. Quincy is the county seat of Adams County, which encompasses 969 square miles and has a total population of 68,277 people. Quincy is its largest city, with a total population of 40,366, and covers more than 5,000 acres with a river frontage of about three miles. Also, we're home to Quincy University, a Private Co-educational Liberal Arts University founded in 1860. The greater Quincy area caters to the young men and women of QU. Community members are often found on campus cheering on the Hawks and Lady Hawks, enjoying theatre productions and attending Mass. The citizens of Quincy welcome QU students with open arms and encourage th

Mission Statement

In a safe and secure environment, each student in the Quincy Public School District will develop into a lifelong learner with the skills and knowledge necessary for the next steps in life.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Quincy School District 172

1416 Maine St, Quincy, IL 62301-4261