Serving 63 students in grades 9-12, Bluffs High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
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Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluffs High School's student population of 63 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
63 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bluffs High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,663 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffs High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2051 out of 3663 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
5%
27%
Black
n/a
17%
White
92%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(17-18)≥50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffs High School's ranking?
Bluffs High School is ranked #2051 out of 3,663 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bluffs High School often compared to?
Bluffs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crab Orchard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluffs High School?
The graduation rate of Bluffs High School is 50%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bluffs High School?
63 students attend Bluffs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bluffs High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffs High School?
Bluffs High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bluffs High School offer ?
Bluffs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bluffs High School part of?
Bluffs High School is part of Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District.
School Calendar
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Last Day of School
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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