Bunker Hill High School is a public high school located in Bunker Hill, Illinois.
Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Bunker Hill 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunker Hill High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bunker Hill High School's student population of 166 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspire · Empower · Innovate
School Rankings
Bunker Hill High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunker Hill High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2844 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
3%
29%
Black
2%
16%
White
89%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Minutemen
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunker Hill High School's ranking?
Bunker Hill High School is ranked #2844 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bunker Hill High School often compared to?
Bunker Hill High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gillespie High School, Staunton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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 Bunker Hill High School?
The graduation rate of Bunker Hill High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bunker Hill High School?
166 students attend Bunker Hill High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bunker Hill High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunker Hill High School?
Bunker Hill High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bunker Hill High School offer ?
Bunker Hill High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bunker Hill High School part of?
Bunker Hill High School is part of Bunker Hill CUSD 8 School District.
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