Riverside Brookfield High School is a secondary school located directly between Riverside, Illinois, and Brookfield, Illinois, which educates grades 9-12. It serves the towns of Riverside, North Riverside, most of Brookfield, a small part of Broadview, and parts of LaGrange Park.
Serving 1,665 students in grades 9-12, Riverside Brookfield Twp High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,665 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 20% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School's student population of 1,665 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,665 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1909
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Brookfield Twp High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#534 out of 3542 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
43%
28%
Black
5%
16%
White
46%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Riverside-brookfield High School Bulldog
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Brookfield Twp High School's ranking?
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School is ranked #534 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Riverside Brookfield Twp High School often compared to?
Riverside Brookfield Twp High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lyons Twp High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Brookfield Twp High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Brookfield Twp High School is 94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Riverside Brookfield Twp High School?
1,665 students attend Riverside Brookfield Twp High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Riverside Brookfield Twp High School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Brookfield Twp High School?
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Brookfield Twp High School offer ?
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Riverside Brookfield Twp High School part of?
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School is part of Riverside-Brookfield TWP SD 208 School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Brookfield Twp High School located?
Riverside Brookfield Twp High School is located in the Hollywood neighborhood of Riverside, IL.
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