Serving 175 students in grades 9-12, Bushnell-prairie City High School ranks in the bottom 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 175 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bushnell-prairie City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bushnell-prairie City High School's student population of 175 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
175 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bushnell-prairie City High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bushnell-prairie City High School is 0.21, 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
#2833 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bushnell-prairie City High School's ranking?
Bushnell-prairie City High School is ranked #2833 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bushnell-prairie City High School?
The graduation rate of Bushnell-prairie City High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bushnell-prairie City High School?
175 students attend Bushnell-prairie City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bushnell-prairie City High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bushnell-prairie City High School?
Bushnell-prairie City High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bushnell-prairie City High School offer ?
Bushnell-prairie City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bushnell-prairie City High School part of?
Bushnell-prairie City High School is part of Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 School District.
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