Bluffs High School

60 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bluffs High School, located at 100 W Rockwood St in Bluffs, Illinois, serves as a central educational pillar for the rural community in Scott County. As part of the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District #2, the school maintains a small-town atmosphere that prioritizes personalized attention and strong relationships between faculty, students, and the local community. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment where students can engage in a variety of academic and extracurricular pursuits despite the district's modest size.

In addition to its core curriculum, Bluffs High School emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through its commitment to local traditions and community involvement. By leveraging its position within a close-knit region, the school provides an educational experience that values character growth and civic responsibility alongside academic progress. It remains a focal point for the surrounding area, acting not only as a place of learning but also as a venue for school spirit and community gatherings.

Total Students

8.7

Full-Time Teachers

6.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bluffs High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	57
Hispanic	1
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
57 (95.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (1.7 %)
Two or More
1 (1.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Scott-Morgan CUSD 2
Phone:	(217)754-3815
Website:	http://www.bluffs-school.com
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 16

Grade 10 11

Grade 11 21

Grade 12 12