Beecher City Jr-sr High School

438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 166 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 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

School Overview

Beecher City Jr-sr High School's student population of 166 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
166 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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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 0.10, 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.
This School
State Level (IL)
#1620 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
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(20-21)
30-34%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Beecher City Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
15-19%
30%
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70-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
1%
27%
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Black
2%
17%
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White
95%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Beecher City Jr-sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Beecher City Jr-sr High School and public school graduation rate of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Beecher City Jr-sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
166 students attend Beecher City Jr-sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Beecher City Jr-sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beecher City Jr-sr High School?
Beecher City Jr-sr High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 166 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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