Beardstown Junior/Senior High School, also known as Beardstown Middle/High School or BHS, is a public school for grades 6 through 12 at located at 500 East 15th Street in Beardstown, Illinois, a small city in Cass County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States.
Serving 837 students in grades 5-12, Beardstown Jr/sr 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 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 7% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beardstown Jr/sr High School's student population of 837 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
837 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beardstown Jr/sr 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 Beardstown Jr/sr High School is 0.60, 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
#3386 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)3%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
56%
28%
Black
11%
16%
White
29%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 Beardstown Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School is ranked #3386 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 7% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beardstown Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Beardstown Jr/sr High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Beardstown Jr/sr High School?
837 students attend Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Beardstown Jr/sr High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beardstown Jr/sr High School?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Beardstown Jr/sr High School offer ?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Beardstown Jr/sr High School part of?
Beardstown Jr/sr High School is part of Beardstown CUSD 15 School District.
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