Blue Ridge High School

Public 9-12

 411 N John St
       Farmer City, IL  61842-1159


(309) 928-2622

District: Blue Ridge CUSD 18

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 699 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,777 Help


Feeder schools for Blue Ridge High School:

Elementary:    Ruth M Schneider Elementary School
Middle:    Blue Ridge Intermediate-Junior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  188

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.6%
Two or more races:
4.3%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Compare Details Blue Ridge High School ranks worse than 56.2% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.55. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Blue Ridge 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), two or more races (4.3%), Hispanic (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Ridge High School is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Ridge High School is $17,777.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Blue Ridge High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge High School 393rd of 699 Illinois public high schools. (See Blue Ridge High School in the ranking list.)

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Blue Ridge CUSD 18:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Ridge CUSD 18 496th of 823 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Blue Ridge High School

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Rank History for all students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 61.66 233rd 586 60.2%
2004 72.77 144th 592 75.7%
2005 74.72 134th 590 77.3%
2006 52.87 327th 596 45.1%
2007 71.01 176th 612 71.2%
2008 80.97 102nd 624 83.7%
2009 74.80 158th 632 75.0%
2010 61.73 268th 643 58.3%
2011 87.84 62nd 655 90.5%
2012 64.63 240th 665 63.9%
2013 58.97 313th 670 53.3%
2014 77.40 143rd 670 78.7%
2015 25.83 472nd 614 23.1%
2016 60.00 180th 643 72.0%
2017 58.44 252nd 642 60.7%
2018 70.59 168th 647 74.0%
2019 62.60 217th 701 69.0%
2021 63.25 207th 688 69.9%
2022 66.40 203rd 699 71.0%
2023 43.55 393rd 699 43.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 62.31 91st 473 80.8%
2021 62.21 101st 453 77.7%
2023 59.82 129th 476 72.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.64 180th 585 69.2%
2019 74.83 87th 639 86.4%
2021 44.75 295th 611 51.7%
2022 67.56 145th 626 76.8%
2023 26.04 498th 644 22.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.53 300th 620 51.6%
2019 75.28 132nd 665 80.2%
2021 58.73 228th 639 64.3%
2022 68.64 179th 658 72.8%
2023 33.91 432nd 656 34.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.48 76th 619 87.7%
2019 43.37 372nd 675 44.9%
2021 62.73 200th 653 69.4%
2022 60.21 230th 664 65.4%
2023 53.89 277th 668 58.5%
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Rank History for White students at Blue Ridge High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.36 234th 548 57.3%
2019 45.72 256th 552 53.6%
2021 42.90 275th 553 50.3%
2022 46.78 283rd 560 49.5%
2023 24.43 450th 557 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Blue Ridge High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 279 2 1 1 n/a n/a n/a 0 283
1989 262 2 n/a n/a 1 n/a n/a 0 265
1990 272 2 n/a 2 n/a n/a n/a 0 276
1991 246 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 248
1992 252 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1993 270 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 271
1994 277 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 279
1995 286 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1996 286 4 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1997 286 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1998 281 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 285
1999 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
2000 292 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 299 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2002 281 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2003 281 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2004 255 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2005 250 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 1 253
2006 260 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2007 275 1 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2008 265 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2009 273 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 279
2010 257 4 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2011 241 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 245
2012 229 2 1 3 1 0 1 0 237
2013 224 2 1 4 1 0 3 0 235
2014 237 1 1 5 1 0 2 0 247
2015 226 2 1 3 1 0 3 0 236
2016 223 1 0 2 0 0 5 0 231
2017 220 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 227
2018 213 4 1 3 0 0 7 0 228
2019 216 1 2 5 1 1 6 0 232
2020 193 3 2 3 3 1 5 0 210
2021 199 2 2 2 0 0 6 0 211
2022 176 2 2 3 1 0 8 0 192
2023 176 1 0 3 0 0 8 0 188

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 Blue Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 19.9 14.2 n/a
1989 265 19.1 13.8 n/a
1990 276 19.9 13.8 n/a
1991 248 21.0 11.8 n/a
1992 252 21.0 12.0 n/a
1993 271 19.0 14.3 n/a
1994 279 21.0 13.3 n/a
1995 290 22.0 13.2 n/a
1996 290 22.0 13.2 n/a
1997 291 23.1 12.6 n/a
1998 285 22.9 12.4 n/a
1999 290 22.9 12.7 n/a
2000 292 22.4 13.0 n/a
2001 299 24.4 12.3 n/a
2002 282 25.2 11.2 16
2003 282 25.2 11.2 16
2004 258 19.4 13.3 0
2005 253 21.0 12.0 23.4
2006 264 21.1 12.5 23.5
2007 281 23.0 12.2 28.8
2008 271 19.0 14.3 26.9
2009 279 21.6 12.9 28.3
2010 266 21.0 12.6 37.6
2011 245 20.3 12.0 31.8
2012 237 20.0 11.8 34.6
2013 235 22.5 10.4 37.9
2014 247 19.0 13.0 38.5
2015 236 20.0 11.8 38.1
2016 231 19.0 12.1 37.7
2017 227 21.0 10.8 42.7
2018 228 20.2 11.2 47.8
2019 232 18.3 12.6 40.5
2020 210 20.3 10.3 43.3
2021 211 n/a n/a n/a
2022 192 19.0 10.1 42.7
2023 188 20.0 9.4 46.3

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 Blue Ridge High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 283 19.9 14.2 n/a
1989 265 19.1 13.8 n/a
1990 276 19.9 13.8 n/a
1991 248 21.0 11.8 n/a
1992 252 21.0 12.0 n/a
1993 271 19.0 14.3 n/a
1994 279 21.0 13.3 n/a
1995 290 22.0 13.2 n/a
1996 290 22.0 13.2 n/a
1997 291 23.1 12.6 n/a
1998 285 22.9 12.4 n/a
1999 290 22.9 12.7 n/a
2000 292 22.4 13.0 n/a
2001 299 24.4 12.3 n/a
2002 282 25.2 11.2 16
2003 282 25.2 11.2 16
2004 258 19.4 13.3 0
2005 253 21.0 12.0 23.4
2006 264 21.1 12.5 23.5
2007 281 23.0 12.2 28.8
2008 271 19.0 14.3 26.9
2009 279 21.6 12.9 28.3
2010 266 21.0 12.6 37.6
2011 245 20.3 12.0 31.8
2012 237 20.0 11.8 34.6
2013 235 22.5 10.4 37.9
2014 247 19.0 13.0 38.5
2015 236 20.0 11.8 38.1
2016 231 19.0 12.1 37.7
2017 227 21.0 10.8 42.7
2018 228 20.2 11.2 47.8
2019 232 18.3 12.6 40.5
2020 210 20.3 10.3 43.3
2021 211 n/a n/a n/a
2022 192 19.0 10.1 42.7
2023 188 20.0 9.4 46.3

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

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%100.0%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.7%99.6%26.0%
201799.6%99.1%99.1%99.1%98.2%97.8%99.6%21.8%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.6%100.0%24.0%
201998.8%99.2%99.2%99.2%98.8%98.8%98.8%39.0%
202199.5%99.1%99.1%99.1%99.5%99.1%99.5%99.5%
2022100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.5%
202398.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blue Ridge High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $63 (0.4%) $14,803 (99.6%) $14,866
2020 $50 (0.3%) $14,708 (99.7%) $14,758
2021 $749 (4.8%) $14,897 (95.2%) $15,646
2022 $749 (4.8%) $14,897 (95.2%) $15,646
2023 $813 (4.6%) $16,964 (95.4%) $17,777

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Ridge 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 217th of 701 High schoolsRanks 393rd of 699 High schools
 25.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge High School)28.615.4
 13.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Blue Ridge CUSD 18)28.615.4
 13.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge High School)42.925
 17.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Ridge CUSD 18)42.925
 17.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Blue Ridge High School)32.840.4
 7.6%
   End of Course Science (Blue Ridge CUSD 18)32.840.4
 7.6%
   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 Students232188
 19%
African American11
American Indian10
 100%
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White216176
 18.5%
Two or More Races68
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.5%46.3%
 5.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 188 students attended Blue Ridge High School.

Blue Ridge High School ranks 393rd of 699 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Blue Ridge High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.


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