Serving 396 students in grades 9-12, Red Bud 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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: 396 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Red Bud High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Red Bud, IL, encompassing approximately 171.5 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 9.2 miles and the furthest edge located 16.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Red Bud High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Red Bud High School's student population of 396 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
396 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Red Bud 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 Red Bud High School is 0.12, 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
#1667 out of 3542 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
94%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Bud High School's ranking?
Red Bud High School is ranked #1667 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Red Bud High School often compared to?
Red Bud High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chester High School, Freeburg Community High School, Steeleville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Red Bud High School?
The graduation rate of Red Bud High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Red Bud High School?
396 students attend Red Bud High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Red Bud High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Red Bud High School?
Red Bud High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Red Bud High School offer ?
Red Bud High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Red Bud High School part of?
Red Bud High School is part of Red Bud CUSD 132 School District.
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