Bolingbrook High School or The Brook is a public four-year high school located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Bolingbrook High School is the second high school in the Valley View Community Unit School District 365U.
Serving 3,371 students in grades 9-12, Bolingbrook High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bolingbrook High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Bolingbrook High School's student population of 3,371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 248 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
248 teachers
Year Founded
1974
Colors
White, Black, Red
School Rankings
Bolingbrook 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 Bolingbrook High School is 0.69, 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
#1776 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
46%
28%
Black
26%
16%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Bolingbrook High School's ranking?
Bolingbrook High School is ranked #1776 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Bolingbrook High School often compared to?
Bolingbrook High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Romeoville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bolingbrook High School?
The graduation rate of Bolingbrook High School is 85%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bolingbrook High School?
3,371 students attend Bolingbrook High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bolingbrook High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bolingbrook High School?
Bolingbrook High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bolingbrook High School offer ?
Bolingbrook High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bolingbrook High School part of?
Bolingbrook High School is part of Valley View CUSD 365u School District.
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