Serving 343 students in grades 9-12, Beecher 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Beecher High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Beecher, IL, covering approximately 56.8 square miles. Families within the zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beecher High School's student population of 343 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
343 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Campus Size
30 acres (12 ha)
School Motto
The mission of Beecher School District 200-U is to provide a quality education to all students of the district so that they are able to contribute toward the betterment of society.
School Rankings
Beecher 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 Beecher High School is 0.49, 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
#1843 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
23%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Bobcat
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beecher High School's ranking?
Beecher High School is ranked #1843 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Beecher High School often compared to?
Beecher High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bolingbrook High School, Plainfield East High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beecher High School?
The graduation rate of Beecher High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Beecher High School?
343 students attend Beecher High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Beecher High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beecher High School?
Beecher High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beecher High School offer ?
Beecher High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Beecher High School part of?
Beecher High School is part of Beecher CUSD 200u School District.
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