Enrollment
3,298
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bolingbrook, IL
Bolingbrook High School
Federal NCES profile for Bolingbrook High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 174007004025
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bolingbrook High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #7 of 14
- public schools in Bolingbrook · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 3,298
- students enrolled
Bolingbrook High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bolingbrook High School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Bolingbrook, IL.
School address
District: Valley View Cusd 365u · Illinois
NCES ID 174007004025 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
230.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bolingbrook High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bolingbrook High School
Bolingbrook High School is a large high school in Bolingbrook, Illinois, enrolling 3,298 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,298 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and African American (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 26 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 220 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Valley View Cusd 365u spends $20,866 per pupil, 22% above the Illinois average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 55 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Romeoville High School (1,848 students) and Brooks Middle School (850 students) alongside Bolingbrook High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bolingbrook High School compares
Bolingbrook High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 3,298 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
3,298
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Illinois - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$20,866
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors15.0 FTE
Per 220 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
129
in-school suspensions + 296 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 55 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 3,298 Top 1% in Illinois - larger than 99% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 230.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 174007004025
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
African American 25.5%
White 14.5%
Asian 7.0%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Bolingbrook High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 26
Counselors (FTE) 15.0
Students per counselor 220:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 129
Out-of-school suspensions 296
Expulsions 55
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valley View Cusd 365u, which includes Bolingbrook High School.
$20,866
Per student
+22%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.3%
State 31.8%
Federal 8.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bolingbrook High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Romeoville High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooks Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oak View Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Elem School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hubert H Humphrey Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bolingbrook High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,848
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 850
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 636
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bolingbrook High School
How many students attend Bolingbrook High School?
Bolingbrook High School has 3,298 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bolingbrook, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bolingbrook High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bolingbrook High School is 14.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bolingbrook High School?
The largest demographic group at Bolingbrook High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in Bolingbrook, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bolingbrook High School?
Bolingbrook High School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bolingbrook High School rank among public schools in Bolingbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Bolingbrook High School ranks #7 of 14 public schools in Bolingbrook, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bolingbrook on the city page.
Is Bolingbrook High School a good school?
Bolingbrook High School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Valley View Cusd 365u?
Besides Bolingbrook High School, Valley View Cusd 365u also operates Romeoville High School (1,848 students), Brooks Middle School (850 students), and Oak View Elem School (636 students). See the Valley View Cusd 365u district page for the complete list.
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