BUNKER HILL HIGH SCHOOL

Bunker Hill High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bunker Hill CUSD 8 school district, located in Bunker Hill, IL with about 218 students offering grade levels from 8th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, Bunker Hill High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bunker Hill High School, located at 314 S. Meissner St. in Bunker Hill, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bunker Hill Community Unit School District #8. As a small, rural public high school, it functions as the heart of the local community, emphasizing a close-knit environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty and staff. The school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or enlist in the military.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bunker Hill High School offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and student development. Because the school is situated in a tight-knit Midwestern town, it places a strong emphasis on community involvement and tradition. By balancing rigorous educational standards with a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens who are ready to contribute to both their local community and the broader society.

For more information, contact Bunker Hill High School at (618) 585-3232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.