Top Rankings
Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 813 students in Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
813 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
88%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,497 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,303 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,497
$22,423
Spending / Student
$13,303
$21,662
Best Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17302 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bismarck-henning Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 W Holloway St
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7251
Gr: PK-4 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Coop High School 1
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District?
Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District manages 3 public schools serving 813 students.
What is the rank of Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District?
Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District is ranked #414 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District?
88% of Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District?
Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Bismarck Henning Community Unit School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,303 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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