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Il Valley Central High School vs. Bluffs High School

Should you attend Il Valley Central High School or Bluffs High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Il Valley Central High School
1300 W Sycamore St
Chillicothe, IL 61523
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bluffs High School
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Il Valley Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)

Bluffs High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 663 students in grades 9-12, Il Valley Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 58 students in grades 9-12, Bluffs High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
663 students
58 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Il Valley Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluffs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Il Valley Central High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluffs High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
10 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Il Valley Central High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluffs High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
6:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Il Valley Central High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluffs High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1140 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
#1177 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Il Valley Central High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluffs High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 30% in IL)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Il Valley Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluffs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Il Valley Central High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluffs High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
85-89%
(Top 50% in IL)
≥50%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Il Valley Central High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bluffs High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Il Valley Central High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bluffs High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
165
13
Grade 10 Students
170
15
Grade 11 Students
165
10
Grade 12 Students
163
20

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Il Valley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Il Valley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Il Valley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% White
90%
96%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Il Valley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Il Valley Central High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluffs High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.19
0.08
This chart showcases the diversity score of Il Valley Central High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluffs High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Il Valley Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluffs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Il Valley Central High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Illinois Valley Central Unified School District 321 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bluffs High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Scott-Morgan Community Unit School District 2 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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