Bremen High School, BHS, or simply Bremen is a public four year high school located in Midlothian, Illinois. It is the first school built as part of Bremen Community High School District 228 which also includes Tinley Park High School, Hillcrest High School and Oak Forest High School.
Serving 1,452 students in grades 9-12, Bremen 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 9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bremen High School's student population of 1,452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
Year Founded
1953
Colors
Grey, Red
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bremen 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 Bremen High School is 0.53, 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
#2997 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
65%
28%
Black
21%
16%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
23%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bremen Brave
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bremen High School's ranking?
Bremen High School is ranked #2997 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bremen High School often compared to?
Bremen High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowen High School, Bogan High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bremen High School?
The graduation rate of Bremen High School is 86%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bremen High School?
1,452 students attend Bremen High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bremen High School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bremen High School?
Bremen High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bremen High School offer ?
Bremen High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bremen High School part of?
Bremen High School is part of Bremen CHSD 228 School District.
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