Summary:
The city of Midlothian, Illinois has only one high school, Bremen High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The data suggests that Bremen High School is facing some challenges, particularly in the areas of academic achievement and student engagement.
Bremen High School's proficiency rates on various standardized tests, including the ACT, PreACT Secure, SAT, and ISA, are significantly lower than the state averages across all subject areas (English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science). For example, in 2024-2025, only 33.2% of 11th graders at Bremen High School were proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 51.7%. Similarly, just 16.5% of 11th graders were proficient or better in ACT Mathematics, versus the state average of 39.3%. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving academic outcomes and ensuring students are meeting grade-level standards.
Additionally, Bremen High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, indicating a potential issue with student engagement and attendance. This could be an area for the school to investigate and address, as chronic absenteeism is often linked to lower academic performance. Despite these challenges, the school spends a relatively high amount per student ($23,800) compared to the state average, raising questions about the efficiency and effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and spending priorities.
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