For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 266 students in Bismarck, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Bismarck, IL are Coop High School 1 and B H R A Cooperative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Bismarck, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coop High School 1, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bismarck, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coop High School 1
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
B H R A Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bismarck, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Bismarck, IL include Coop High School 1 and B H R A Cooperative High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bismarck?
2 public high schools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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