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Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Summary:

Bushnell-Prairie City High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Bushnell, Illinois, with a total enrollment of 195 students. The school is part of the Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 district, which is ranked 732 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bushnell-Prairie City High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with a ranking between 433 and 590 out of 697-699 schools in recent years. The school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger for the 2023-2024 school year, an improvement from the 1-star rating it had in previous years. Compared to nearby schools, such as Macomb Senior High School and V I T Senior High School, Bushnell-Prairie City High School generally ranks lower. However, it ranks higher than Abingdon-Avon High School and Cuba Senior High School.

Bushnell-Prairie City High School faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a student population with a relatively high percentage of low-income students. While the school has higher per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, this does not seem to be translating into improved outcomes. The school may need to examine its resource allocation and targeted interventions to address the specific needs of its student population and improve overall academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 845 Walnut St
       Bushnell, IL  61422-1253

(309) 772-2113

District: Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170

SchoolDigger Rank:
433rd of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,752 Help


Feeder schools for Bushnell-Prairie City High School:

Elementary:    Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School
Middle:    Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.7%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.7% Help


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Compare Details Bushnell-Prairie City High School ranks worse than 62.1% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.23. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bushnell-Prairie City High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bushnell-Prairie City High School is $18,752.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bushnell-Prairie City High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushnell-Prairie City High School 433rd of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Bushnell-Prairie City High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170:

SchoolDigger ranks Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 732nd of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bushnell-Prairie City High School

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Rank History for all students at Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.11 183rd 586 68.8%
2004 35.39 448th 592 24.3%
2005 45.87 373rd 590 36.8%
2006 56.15 298th 596 50.0%
2007 39.74 417th 612 31.9%
2008 32.58 469th 624 24.8%
2009 40.00 433rd 632 31.5%
2010 49.14 390th 643 39.3%
2011 36.75 460th 655 29.8%
2012 30.60 506th 665 23.9%
2013 63.97 266th 670 60.3%
2014 19.36 550th 670 17.9%
2015 35.91 374th 614 39.1%
2016 29.98 463rd 643 28.0%
2017 41.21 387th 642 39.7%
2018 30.86 471st 647 27.2%
2019 23.27 545th 701 22.3%
2021 26.69 500th 688 27.3%
2022 15.52 587th 699 16.0%
2023 16.26 590th 699 15.6%
2024 35.23 433rd 697 37.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.23 248th 374 33.7%
2022 31.21 286th 493 42.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.89 289th 585 50.6%
2019 37.73 404th 639 36.8%
2021 19.99 519th 611 15.1%
2022 22.25 513th 626 18.1%
2023 20.06 537th 644 16.6%
2024 62.98 176th 639 72.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.80 488th 620 21.3%
2019 28.82 478th 665 28.1%
2021 30.43 427th 639 33.2%
2022 18.20 535th 658 18.7%
2023 10.72 591st 656 9.9%
2024 36.51 407th 664 38.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.85 331st 619 46.5%
2019 19.64 549th 675 18.7%
2021 20.16 526th 653 19.4%
2022 12.93 595th 664 10.4%
2023 22.15 533rd 668 20.2%
2024 33.63 419th 668 37.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.38 484th 548 11.7%
2019 11.14 529th 552 4.2%
2021 15.51 496th 553 10.3%
2022 5.48 551st 560 1.6%
2023 6.27 548th 557 1.6%
2024 16.02 493rd 554 11.0%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Bushnell-Prairie City High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 304 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 304
1990 293 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 295
1991 266 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 267
1992 262 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 262
1993 271 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 274 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 274
1995 255 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1996 255 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 256
1997 291 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 248 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1999 256 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2000 244 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 244
2001 234 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2002 215 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2003 215 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2004 209 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2005 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 5 226
2006 233 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 3 237
2007 233 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 235
2008 225 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 4 229
2009 237 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 7 244
2010 213 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 7 222
2011 214 0 2 2 1 0 4 0 223
2012 185 0 1 3 0 0 5 0 194
2013 180 0 0 4 1 0 1 0 186
2014 174 0 0 4 2 0 3 0 183
2015 183 0 0 3 2 0 3 0 191
2016 200 0 0 1 2 0 4 0 207
2017 217 0 0 1 1 0 7 0 226
2018 212 2 1 2 0 0 5 0 222
2019 197 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 203
2020 180 2 0 3 0 0 4 0 189
2021 187 1 0 3 0 0 4 0 195
2022 177 7 0 5 0 0 11 0 200
2023 175 5 0 7 0 0 8 0 195

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bushnell-Prairie City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 304 21.5 14.1 n/a
1990 295 21.5 13.7 n/a
1991 267 21.5 12.4 n/a
1992 262 21.5 12.1 n/a
1993 271 21.5 12.6 n/a
1994 274 22.0 12.5 n/a
1995 256 23.8 10.8 n/a
1996 256 23.8 10.8 n/a
1997 291 24.0 12.1 n/a
1998 248 25.0 9.9 n/a
1999 256 25.0 10.2 n/a
2000 244 25.0 9.8 n/a
2001 234 25.0 9.4 n/a
2002 217 25.0 8.7 25.8
2003 217 25.0 8.7 25.8
2004 212 25.0 8.5 27.4
2005 226 24.0 9.4 34.4
2006 237 24.0 9.9 35.5
2007 235 20.0 11.8 40.8
2008 229 21.0 10.9 36
2009 244 22.5 10.8 37.1
2010 222 24.3 9.1 47.4
2011 223 23.3 9.5 44.4
2012 194 22.3 8.6 40.7
2013 186 23.2 7.9 40.3
2014 183 19.3 9.4 53.6
2015 191 19.0 10.0 56.5
2016 207 16.0 12.9 45.4
2017 226 18.0 12.5 45.1
2018 222 19.0 11.6 45.9
2019 203 19.0 10.6 43.3
2020 189 20.5 9.2 35.4
2021 195 n/a n/a n/a
2022 200 22.2 8.9 39
2023 195 23.0 8.4 49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bushnell-Prairie City High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 304 21.5 14.1 n/a
1990 295 21.5 13.7 n/a
1991 267 21.5 12.4 n/a
1992 262 21.5 12.1 n/a
1993 271 21.5 12.6 n/a
1994 274 22.0 12.5 n/a
1995 256 23.8 10.8 n/a
1996 256 23.8 10.8 n/a
1997 291 24.0 12.1 n/a
1998 248 25.0 9.9 n/a
1999 256 25.0 10.2 n/a
2000 244 25.0 9.8 n/a
2001 234 25.0 9.4 n/a
2002 217 25.0 8.7 25.8
2003 217 25.0 8.7 25.8
2004 212 25.0 8.5 27.4
2005 226 24.0 9.4 34.4
2006 237 24.0 9.9 35.5
2007 235 20.0 11.8 40.8
2008 229 21.0 10.9 36
2009 244 22.5 10.8 37.1
2010 222 24.3 9.1 47.4
2011 223 23.3 9.5 44.4
2012 194 22.3 8.6 40.7
2013 186 23.2 7.9 40.3
2014 183 19.3 9.4 53.6
2015 191 19.0 10.0 56.5
2016 207 16.0 12.9 45.4
2017 226 18.0 12.5 45.1
2018 222 19.0 11.6 45.9
2019 203 19.0 10.6 43.3
2020 189 20.5 9.2 35.4
2021 195 n/a n/a n/a
2022 200 22.2 8.9 39
2023 195 23.0 8.4 49.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Bushnell-Prairie City High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
201599.0%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.0%98.1%
201699.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.1%97.7%15.6%
2017100.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%100.0%98.7%100.0%20.3%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%100.0%26.6%
201998.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%49.5%
202199.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%99.5%90.3%
202298.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%95.1%
202397.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%97.5%90.4%
202498.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%96.1%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bushnell-Prairie City High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $161 (1.4%) $11,169 (98.6%) $11,329
2020 $22 (0.2%) $14,097 (99.8%) $14,119
2021 $1,218 (8.9%) $12,415 (91.1%) $13,633
2022 $1,218 (8.9%) $12,415 (91.1%) $13,633
2023 $2,291 (13.0%) $15,384 (87.0%) $17,676
2024 $1,446 (7.7%) $17,306 (92.3%) $18,752

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bushnell-Prairie City High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 545th of 701 High schoolsRanks 590th of 699 High schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell-Prairie City High School)17.83
 14.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)17.83
 14.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell-Prairie City High School)13.39.1
 4.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)13.39.1
 4.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Bushnell-Prairie City High School)13.622.9
 9.3%
   End of Course Science (Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170)13.622.9
 9.3%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students203195
 3.9%
African American05
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic27
 250%
Pacific Islander00
White197175
 11.2%
Two or More Races48
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.3%49.7%
 6.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bushnell-Prairie City High School

Students at Bushnell-Prairie City High School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 195 students attended Bushnell-Prairie City High School.

Bushnell-Prairie City High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bushnell-Prairie City Elementary School
Middle : Bushnell-Prairie City Junior High School

Bushnell-Prairie City High School ranks 433rd of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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