Blue Ridge High School is a high school in Farmer City, Illinois. It has 228 students, 21 faculty members, and 5 support staff. The school is operated by Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 and serves the Farmer City, Mansfield, and Bellflower communities. The principal is John Lawrence.
Serving 155 students in grades 9-12, Blue Ridge High School ranks in the top 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 155 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Ridge High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Farmer City, IL, covering approximately 213.8 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15-20 minutes, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 9 miles and the furthest edge reaching up to 14.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Ridge High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Blue Ridge High School's student population of 155 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
155 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Ridge High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Ridge High School is 0.22, 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
#1746 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
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
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.8%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Silver
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Ridge High School's ranking?
Blue Ridge High School is ranked #1746 out of 3,542 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School?
The graduation rate of Blue Ridge High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
155 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue Ridge High School offer ?
Blue Ridge High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Blue Ridge High School part of?
Blue Ridge High School is part of Blue Ridge CUSD 18 School District.
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