About Mendota High School

Our Community
Mendota Township High School District 280 is located in Mendota, which is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois. The school district has area in three counties (Bureau, LaSalle, and Lee), nine townships, and encompasses over 150 square miles. Mendota is located in the state’s north-central region, and it is approximately 85 miles west of Chicago, 70 miles east of Moline, and 55 miles south of Rockford. In the 2020 census, the population of Mendota was 7,061. Mendota Township High School is comprised of the small towns of Mendota, Troy Grove, Triumph, Meriden, Compton, and West Brooklyn.
Our Vision and Mission
The Mendota Township High School learning community strives to create an environment in which students are motivated and feel empowered to set and reach future goals. Graduates will possess the knowledge and skills necessary to be successful, productive, and responsible members of an evolving society.

In order to accomplish our vision, the Mendota Township High School learning community will:

Offer a safe and positive learning environment to ensure and respect the rights of others.
Meet high academic standards through a coordinated curriculum while utilizing current technology.
Offer a challengin curriculum that prepares students for college and career and is mindful of individual student needs and goals.
Communicate effectively and work cooperatively to promote positive relationships within the Mendota Township High School learning community.