Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Bluffs High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluffs High School's student population of 58 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
58 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bluffs High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffs High School is 0.08, 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
#1023 out of 3426 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
n/a
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
96%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluffs High School's ranking?
Bluffs High School is ranked #1023 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bluffs High School often compared to?
Bluffs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crab Orchard High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bluffs High School?
The graduation rate of Bluffs High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bluffs High School?
58 students attend Bluffs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bluffs High School students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffs High School?
Bluffs High School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluffs High School offer ?
Bluffs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bluffs High School part of?
Bluffs High School is part of Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 School District.
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