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Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School

#3 in Best Public High Schools in Kankakee County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Bradley, IL
  • 338 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    A-
  3. Teachers
    A-
  4. College Prep
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    A
  6. Health & Safety
    B
  7. Administration
    C+
  8. Sports
    A+
  9. Food
    B
  10. Resources & Facilities
    B
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Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School is an above average, public school located in Bradley, IL. It has 2,059 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. According to state test scores, 18% of students are at least proficient in math and 25% in reading.
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Address
700 W. North Street
Bradley, IL 60915
Telephone
(815) 937-3707
Website
bbchs.org

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Rankings

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
25%
Percent Proficient - Math
18%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1140
129 responses
Average ACT
26
177 responses
AP Enrollment
17%
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Living in the Area
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Cost of Living
    B+
  2. Good for Families
    B+
  3. Housing
    B
Area Feel
Suburban
Median Household Income
$60,701
National
$55,322
Median Rent
$926
National
$949
Median Home Value
$132,500
National
$184,700

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
B
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
87%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.30 responses
Poll
67%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.30 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 101 responses
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  • Homecoming Week
    24%
  • Class Clash
    19%
  • Painting the rock
    14%
  • Fall Musical
    10%
  • Senior Bench
    9%
  • Senior skip day
    7%
  • Prom
    6%

Students

Diversity
A-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
2,059
Free or Reduced Lunch
42%
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.31 responses
87%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.31 responses
84%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.31 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
—
Teachers in First/Second Year
9.4%
69%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.45 responses
80%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.45 responses
67%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.45 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
A
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
Expenses Per Student
$11,354/ year
National
$12,239
94%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.53 responses
57%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.53 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.53 responses
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Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Reviews

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BBCHS has an amazing sports program, I played football here for 3 years and every year it gets better and better. Besides the a/c problems the school overall is great! the teachers are involved with students lives as if they were their own parents which can impact one who maybe doesn't receive attention like so at home. The office staff does a great job of implying discipline when and where it is needed. The lunch is your average school lunch, however you have plenty to choose from as additional purchases to satisfy your hunger if you dislike what is being served that day. The grading system is very different and changed all 4 years that I attended the school. I do not feel as prepared as I feel that I should b for college however this school has definitely strengthened me mentally and physically as well as it has prepared me for life after highschool, which is very scary and confusing currently however life is full of challenges and boilermakers embrace challenges.
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The teachers here definitely help you follow your path to success. They not only teach what is on their syllabus, but they also inspire students by creating an environment where they can succeed. They teach you the lessons that you need once you go off into the real world. The students here really matter to the teaching staff. This is shown everyday when we walk into our classrooms knowing we can succeed. That’s what every teen needs to know is that they can succeed and the teachers are eager to help them climb the mountain to success!
The teachers create an amazingly supportive and helpful atmosphere. They care about the students and their success. Overall, I’ve actually looked forward to the majority of my classes. However, I’m disappointed that over my 4 years at BBCHS I feel like my class has played the “academic guinea pigs”. The grading systems and rules are constantly changing. It lacks the consistency that I would prefer. Recently, the school built a huge new weight room in which they -very loudly- slam the weights on the ground and blast music. Keep in mind this is bordered by ten classrooms -many have AP and honors classes- that are constantly distracted by the noise. I simply wish BBCHS would be as considerate and appreciative of the academic success of its students as much as students and teachers are.