Byron High School is located 17 miles southwest from Rockford, Illinois, the state's third largest city.

Taxes from the Byron Nuclear Generating Station play a critical role in the school's funding.

Byron High school offers several sports and extra curricular activities for its student body.

Athletic activities include: Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Softball, Baseball, Swimming, Bowling and Soccer.

The Byron High School Wrestling team won the 1994-95 Illinois Class A state championship with a record of 22-2.