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Bremen High School

High School · Bremen Chsd 228 · Midlothian, IL

A Bremen Chsd 228 high school where students score 40 points below what's typical for similar communities.

15203 Pulaski Rd, Midlothian, IL 60445

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-40.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation19.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.1Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$23,224
Chronic Absenteeism41.6%

Students at Bremen High School score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
40%
ELA
40%
2010
Math
33%
ELA
35%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
36%
ELA
38%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
40%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
15%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
18%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
15%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
11%
2022
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 22% (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).

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The neighborhood

Where Bremen 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,765/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midlothian), 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

$68,385

Median home value

$201,700

Median rent

$1,202/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60445; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
19.1% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·54 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Forest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–122.0 mi1,361Compare →
Chilren's Habilitation CenterPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–112.7 mi31Compare →
Hillcrest High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–122.9 mi1,191Compare →
Dd Eisenhower High Sch (campus)Enrollment path unverified6.69–123.3 mi1,841Compare →

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.

Bremen Chsd 228

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$23,224NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bremen High School is listed in Bremen CHSD 228; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bremen High School

Bremen High School is a public high school in Midlothian, IL, part of Bremen Chsd 228, serving approximately 1,452 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,732 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bremen High School

What grades does Bremen High School serve?

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

How many students attend Bremen High School?

Bremen High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,452 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Bremen High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bremen High School rank in IL?

Bremen High School ranks #2,732 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Bremen High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bremen High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Bremen High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bremen High School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bremen High School a charter school?

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

Is Bremen High School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,452
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
88
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cook County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.6%
Area population (ZIP 60445)
14,445
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
38.9
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 60445; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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