Batavia High School, or BHS, is a public four-year high school located in Batavia, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.
Serving 1,690 students in grades 9-12, Batavia Sr High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,690 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Batavia Sr High School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Batavia, IL, encompassing approximately 18.1 square miles. Most students typically reside within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with an average distance of 2.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Batavia Sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Batavia Sr High School's student population of 1,690 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 110 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,690 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
110 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1911
School Calendar
School Motto
'Building Futures Together'
School Rankings
Batavia Sr High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Batavia Sr High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#581 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Batavia Sr High School's ranking?
Batavia Sr High School is ranked #581 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Batavia Sr High School often compared to?
Batavia Sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Geneva Community High School, West Aurora High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Batavia Sr High School?
The graduation rate of Batavia Sr High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Batavia Sr High School?
1,690 students attend Batavia Sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Batavia Sr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Batavia Sr High School?
Batavia Sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Batavia Sr High School offer ?
Batavia Sr High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Batavia Sr High School part of?
Batavia Sr High School is part of Batavia USD 101 School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
While I believe the academics they have to offer are par with what is to be expected in an upscale town, and they have an ample amount of extracurricular programs available, I do not like the way their administration handles their students. They treat too many of the students unfairly as if they are all up to no good, and are far too harsh for the most minor of infractions or just testing the limits in very normal, healthy, innocent ways. I believe it is detrimental in some cases to the students and makes matters worse in an already difficult time in their lives. Schools should make the students feel safe and nurture them, not make them feel like they are in a prison for hardened criminals. Their handling of various minor situations has caused my daughter as well as others I know of to drop out of school. Its heartbreaking and a damn shame since I entrusted my daughter to these people and they are a major part of the equation why a good girl is depressed and has given up on her education.
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