Summary:
The 60440 zip code is home to a single high school, Bolingbrook High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Valley View CUSD 365U district. While the school has a relatively high graduation rate of 89.0%, it faces challenges, including a declining statewide ranking, below-average academic performance, and high chronic absenteeism rates.
Bolingbrook High School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 243 out of 699 Illinois high schools in 2022-2023 to 282 out of 698 in 2024-2025, indicating a potential decline in academic performance relative to other schools. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests are consistently below state and district averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, suggesting areas for improvement in student learning. Additionally, the school has a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%, which may be contributing to its academic challenges.
Despite higher spending per student ($18,250) and a lower student-teacher ratio (13.6) than the state average, Bolingbrook High School's academic performance still lags behind. This suggests that simply increasing funding and staffing may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes. The school also serves a population with significant economic disadvantages, with 57.13% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may impact educational outcomes and require additional support and resources.
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