Serving 170 students in grades 6-12, Beecher City Jr-sr High School ranks in the top 50% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beecher City Jr-sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Beecher City Jr-sr High School's student population of 170 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
170 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Beecher City Jr-sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beecher City Jr-sr 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
#1620 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
28%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%

Hispanic
1%
28%

Black
3%
16%

White
92%
45%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%

All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%

Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beecher City Jr-sr High School's ranking?
Beecher City Jr-sr High School is ranked #1620 out of 3,426 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?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beecher City Jr-sr High School?
The graduation rate of Beecher City Jr-sr High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beecher City Jr-sr High School?
170 students attend Beecher City Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Beecher City Jr-sr High School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beecher City Jr-sr High School?
Beecher City Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beecher City Jr-sr High School offer ?
Beecher City Jr-sr High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Beecher City Jr-sr High School part of?
Beecher City Jr-sr High School is part of Beecher City CUSD 20 School District.
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