Serving 267 students in grades 9-12, Illini 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Illini Bluffs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Illini Bluffs High School's student population of 267 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Illini Bluffs 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 Illini Bluffs High School is 0.19, 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 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)11-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
27%
Black
1%
17%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Illini Bluffs High School's ranking?
Illini Bluffs High School is ranked #1667 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Illini Bluffs High School often compared to?
Illini Bluffs High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dunlap High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% 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 Illini Bluffs High School?
The graduation rate of Illini Bluffs High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Illini Bluffs High School?
267 students attend Illini Bluffs High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Illini Bluffs High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Illini Bluffs High School?
Illini Bluffs High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Illini Bluffs High School offer ?
Illini Bluffs High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Illini Bluffs High School part of?
Illini Bluffs High School is part of Illini Bluffs CUSD 327 School District.
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