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Herscher High School vs. Bradley-bourbonnais C High School

Should you attend Herscher High School or Bradley-bourbonnais C High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Herscher High School
501 N Main St
Herscher, IL 60941
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Bradley-bourbonnais C High School
700 W North St
Bradley, IL 60915
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Herscher High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 533 students in grades 9-12, Herscher High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,913 students in grades 9-12, Bradley-bourbonnais C 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 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
533 students
1,913 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herscher High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herscher High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
126 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herscher High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herscher High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#917 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Top 30%)
#1823 out of 3426 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herscher High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 30% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
15%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herscher High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)
28%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herscher High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)
55%
(Top 50% in IL)
≥95%
(Top 10% in IL)
88%
(Top 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herscher High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bradley-bourbonnais C High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Herscher High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bradley-bourbonnais C High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
145
444
Grade 10 Students
131
487
Grade 11 Students
141
507
Grade 12 Students
116
475

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herscher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herscher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herscher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
93%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herscher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herscher High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.13
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herscher High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herscher High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herscher High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Herscher CUSD 2 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bradley-bourbonnais C High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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