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Red Bud High School

High School · Red Bud Cusd 132 · Red Bud, IL

A Red Bud Cusd 132 high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

815 Locust St, Red Bud, IL 62278

  • Math 22% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.98 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness2.2Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation4.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$13,976
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Red Bud High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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

32.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Red Bud 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Low241/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Red Bud), 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

$85,017

Median home value

$181,500

Median rent

$831/mo

College educated

21.8%

Homeownership

80.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62278; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
4.8% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·22 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Red Bud Cusd 132

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Red Bud High School is listed in Red Bud CUSD 132; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Red Bud High School

Red Bud High School is a public high school in Red Bud, IL, part of Red Bud Cusd 132, serving approximately 416 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,774 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Red Bud High School

What grades does Red Bud High School serve?

Red Bud High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Red Bud High School?

Red Bud High School has an enrollment of approximately 416 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Bud High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Red Bud High School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Red Bud High School rank in IL?

Red Bud High School ranks #2,774 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Red Bud High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Red Bud 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 Red Bud High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Red Bud High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Red Bud High School a charter school?

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

Is Red Bud High School a Title I school?

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

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

32.7% of students at Red Bud 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
416
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Randolph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
Area population (ZIP 62278)
6,425
Area average commute
21.9 min
Area median age
40.8
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 62278; 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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