Beardstown Junior/Senior High School, also known as Beardstown Middle/High School or BHS, is a public school for grades 6 through 12 at located at 500 East 15th Street in Beardstown, Illinois, a small city in Cass County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 820 students in grades 5-12, Beardstown Jr/sr High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 4% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 820 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beardstown Jr/sr High School's student population of 820 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
820 students
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beardstown Jr/sr High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beardstown Jr/sr High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3447 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
55%
29%
Black
12%
16%
White
28%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beardstown Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School is ranked #3447 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Beardstown Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Beardstown Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like A-c Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beardstown Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Beardstown Jr/sr High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beardstown Jr/sr High School?
820 students attend Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Beardstown Jr/sr High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beardstown Jr/sr High School?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beardstown Jr/sr High School offer ?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Beardstown Jr/sr High School part of?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School is part of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District.
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