Prior to the district's creation, high school courses were offered at the Antioch Grade School, and high school diplomas were awarded as far back as 1898. On May 15, 1915 voters approved a proposition to create Antioch Township High School District 117, and plans were made immediately to build a high school.On March 24, 1916, Antioch Township High School was dedicated, and six students graduated that June. As the district's population increased, the high school was expanded to accommodate the growing enrollment. Additions to the school in 1927, 1953, 1962, and 1972 increased its capacity. To reflect the growing area being served, the name was changed to Antioch Community High School District 117 in 1963. Antioch Township High School, 1915 Continued growth in the 1990s necessitated the demolition of the 1915 and 1927 structures.
Two new additions, a north wing extension with art, science, and applied technology areas, and an administrative office and media center complex, opened in 1999. By 2004, more than 2,20 students were attending Antioch Community High School.
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