Bunker Hill High School
216 Students
High School 8th - 12th
School Overview
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.
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.
216
Total Students
17.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 195 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 7 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White195 (90.3 %)
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Two or More8 (3.7 %)
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Black7 (3.2 %)
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Hispanic6 (2.8 %)
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: | Bunker Hill CUSD 8 |
| Phone: | (618)585-3232 |
| Website: | http://www.bhcusd.org |
| Grade Range: | 8th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 216 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 17.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 8
45
Grade 9
47
Grade 10
43
Grade 11
33
Grade 12
48
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 45 |
| Grade 9 | 47 |
| Grade 10 | 43 |
| Grade 11 | 33 |
| Grade 12 | 48 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 89 | 41.2% |
| Male | 127 | 58.8% |
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