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#583 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 15% in state

Bolingbrook High School

High School · Valley View Cusd 365u · Bolingbrook, IL

A Valley View Cusd 365u high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440

  • Math 23% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation34.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
District spending per student$22,208
Chronic Absenteeism41.8%

Students at Bolingbrook High School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency23%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
31%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2022
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bolingbrook High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated969/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bolingbrook), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$95,120

Median home value

$262,100

Median rent

$1,648/mo

College educated

31.1%

Homeownership

75.1%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
34.9% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·41 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Romeoville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.39–124.2 mi1,850Compare →
Plainfield East High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–124.7 mi1,868Compare →
Montessori School of LemontPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–94.9 mi95Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Valley View Cusd 365u

Schools in district
20
Rank in district
#6 of 20
District spending per student
$22,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bolingbrook High School is listed in Valley View CUSD 365U; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bolingbrook High School

Bolingbrook High School is a public high school in Bolingbrook, IL, part of Valley View Cusd 365u, serving approximately 3,371 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #583 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bolingbrook High School

What grades does Bolingbrook High School serve?

Bolingbrook High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bolingbrook High School?

Bolingbrook High School has an enrollment of approximately 3,371 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolingbrook High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bolingbrook High School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bolingbrook High School rank in IL?

Bolingbrook High School ranks #583 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bolingbrook High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bolingbrook High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bolingbrook High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bolingbrook High School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bolingbrook High School a charter school?

No, Bolingbrook High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bolingbrook High School a Title I school?

No, Bolingbrook High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bolingbrook High School?

57.1% of students at Bolingbrook High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,371
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
247
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Will County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.8%
Area population (ZIP 60440)
52,074
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
37.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 60440; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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