- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Beecher, IL
Beecher High School
Federal NCES profile for Beecher High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170543000223
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beecher High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Beecher · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 343
- students enrolled
Beecher High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Beecher, IL.
School address
District: Beecher Cusd 200u · Illinois
NCES ID 170543000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Beecher High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 170543000223 · Beecher, IL High · SMALL · TRAD
343 enr · 14.9:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Beecher Elem School (459 students)
Beecher High School held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Beecher High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Beecher Elem S
Beecher Elem School
459 students
- This school
Beecher High School
343 students
- Beecher Junior
Beecher Junior High School
249 students
What this shows Beecher High School reports 343 students on the CCD universe file.
How Beecher High School compares
Beecher High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 343 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
343
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Illinois - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,067
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 343 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
African American 5.8%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.5, Beecher High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Beecher Cusd 200u reports $15,067 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Beecher High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beecher Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beecher Junior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Beecher High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~343 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Beecher High School
How many students attend Beecher High School?
Beecher High School has 343 students enrolled. It is a high school in Beecher, IL. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beecher High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beecher High School is 14.9:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beecher High School?
The largest demographic group at Beecher High School is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Beecher, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beecher High School?
Beecher High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beecher High School rank among public schools in Beecher?
By Resource Investment Index, Beecher High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Beecher, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Beecher Cusd 200u?
Besides Beecher High School, Beecher Cusd 200u also operates Beecher Elem School (459 students) and Beecher Junior High School (249 students). See the Beecher Cusd 200u district page for the complete list.