Bement High School

201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 84 students in grades 9-12, Bement High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bement High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Bement High School's student population of 84 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
84 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Bement High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bement High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IL)
#1646 out of 3663 schools
(Top 50%)
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≤20%
28%
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21-39%
32%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
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Asian
n/a
5%
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Hispanic
2%
27%
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Black
3%
17%
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White
88%
47%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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(17-18)
60-79%
87%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bement High School's ranking?
Bement High School is ranked #1646 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bement High School?
The graduation rate of Bement High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bement High School?
84 students attend Bement High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bement High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bement High School?
Bement High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bement High School offer ?
Bement High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bement High School part of?
Bement High School is part of Bement CUSD 5 School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Spring Break - No School
April 01, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day of Student Attendance
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 84 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : ≤20% (Top 50%)
  • : 21-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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