Summary:
The city of Bunker Hill, Illinois is home to two schools - Wolf Ridge Education Center, an elementary school, and Bunker Hill High School. While Bunker Hill High School is a standout performer, ranked 197 out of 697 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating, the elementary school lags behind, ranking 1238 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools with a 2-star rating.
Bunker Hill High School boasts a strong 89.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 2.8% dropout rate, indicating high student success. However, the school underperforms the state average in SAT Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Wolf Ridge Education Center struggles, with proficiency rates ranging from 7.1% to 38.1% across grade levels on the IAR assessments, well below the district and state averages.
Both schools serve a significant population of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with rates around 39%. Bunker Hill CUSD 8 as a district ranks 507 out of 813 in Illinois, suggesting room for improvement. Addressing the performance gap between the high school and elementary school, as well as the low proficiency rates in Mathematics, could be key priorities for the district moving forward.
Thank you for your feedback!