Brown County High School, or BCHS, is a public four-year high school located at 500 East Main Street in Mount Sterling, Illinois, a small city in Brown County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. BCHS serves the communities of Mount Sterling, Ripley, Timewell, and Versailles.
Serving 224 students in grades 9-12, Brown County High School ranks in the top 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 224 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brown County High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Mount Sterling, IL, encompassing approximately 306.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 15 to 20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brown County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brown County High School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
224 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brown County 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 Brown County High School is 0.15, 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
#1074 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
16%
White
92%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold, Kelly green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brown County High School's ranking?
Brown County High School is ranked #1074 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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brown County High School?
The graduation rate of Brown County High School is 90%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Brown County High School?
224 students attend Brown County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brown County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brown County High School?
Brown County High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brown County High School offer ?
Brown County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Brown County High School part of?
Brown County High School is part of Brown County CUSD 1 School District.
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