Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
195 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bushnell-Prairie City High School (B-PC) serves the communities of Bushnell and Prairie City, Illinois, operating as a central hub for secondary education within the region. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By maintaining a smaller student body, B-PC is able to offer a close-knit atmosphere where students often receive more individualized attention from faculty and staff, helping to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world preparation.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on student involvement through athletics, extracurricular clubs, and vocational opportunities. These programs are designed to instill leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students build a well-rounded foundation for life after graduation. Rooted in the values of a rural Illinois community, Bushnell-Prairie City High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, or the military, all while maintaining the supportive traditions of the "Spartan" community.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on student involvement through athletics, extracurricular clubs, and vocational opportunities. These programs are designed to instill leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students build a well-rounded foundation for life after graduation. Rooted in the values of a rural Illinois community, Bushnell-Prairie City High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, or the military, all while maintaining the supportive traditions of the "Spartan" community.
195
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 175 |
| Hispanic | 7 |
| Black | 5 |
| Two or More | 8 |
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White175 (89.7 %)
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Two or More8 (4.1 %)
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Hispanic7 (3.6 %)
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Black5 (2.6 %)
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: | Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 |
| Phone: | (309)772-2113 |
| Website: | http://www.bpcschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 9th - 12th |
| Total Students: | 195 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 9
41
Grade 10
57
Grade 11
35
Grade 12
62
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 41 |
| Grade 10 | 57 |
| Grade 11 | 35 |
| Grade 12 | 62 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 90 | 46.2% |
| Male | 105 | 53.8% |