School Overview
Blue Ridge High School, located at 411 N John St in Farmer City, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Blue Ridge Community Unit School District #18. Situated in a rural DeWitt County setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic requirements with vocational and extracurricular opportunities. As a pillar of the local community, the school emphasizes student development through a combination of traditional classroom instruction, athletics, and various student organizations, fostering a small-town educational environment where staff and students maintain close-knit professional relationships.

In addition to its standard academic programming, Blue Ridge High School is committed to preparing students for life after graduation, whether that path involves higher education, the workforce, or the military. The school prides itself on its accessibility and community engagement, acting as a central hub for district events and local activities. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, the school aims to cultivate both personal character and academic achievement, ensuring that students from Farmer City and the surrounding areas have the resources necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.
188
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue Ridge High School
Demographic Student Count
White176
Hispanic3
Black1
Two or More8
  • White
    176 (93.6 %)
  • Two or More
    8 (4.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (1.6 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.5 %)
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: Blue Ridge CUSD 18
Phone: (309)928-2622
Website: http://www.blueridge18.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 51
Grade 10 45
Grade 11 56
Grade 12 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blue Ridge High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 951
Grade 1045
Grade 1156
Grade 1236
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blue Ridge High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female9248.9%
Male9651.1%