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Winchester High School vs. Bluffs High School

Should you attend Winchester High School or Bluffs 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
Winchester High School
200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Bluffs High School
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 162 students in grades 9-12, Winchester 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Bluffs 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
162 students
58 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Winchester 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 Bluffs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winchester High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluffs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Winchester 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 Bluffs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Winchester High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scott-Morgan 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.

Test Scores

#2535 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1177 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Winchester High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluffs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winchester High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Winchester CUSD 1 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluffs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Winchester High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 50% in IL)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Winchester High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Winchester CUSD 1 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bluffs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Winchester High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bluffs High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
37
13
Grade 10 Students
38
15
Grade 11 Students
57
10
Grade 12 Students
30
20

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 Winchester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Winchester CUSD 1 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scott-Morgan 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.
% Hispanic
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Winchester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scott-Morgan 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.
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
97%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Winchester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scott-Morgan 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.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Winchester High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scott-Morgan 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.
0.06
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Winchester High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 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
30%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Winchester High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 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
12%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Winchester High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Winchester CUSD 1 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 Bluffs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 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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