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 188 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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%)
- 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
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Ridge High School's student population of 188 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
188 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Colors
Blue, Silver
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 0.17, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
91%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Knight
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Blue Ridge High School?
188 students attend Blue Ridge High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Blue Ridge High School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Ridge High School?
Blue Ridge High School has a student ration of 10:1, 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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