Illini Bluffs High School

Great great school! I would recommend this school to anyone who wants a home town feeling school. All the students are great and respectful. All classes challenge the students, to help them reach their full potential before college. The basketball, volleyball, and softball/baseball programs are top notch too.
--Submitted by a parent

As a former student of this school, I'm split down the middle. Both elementary and middle schools are excellent, however, the high school is another story. I don't think it prepared me for college as well as it could have. Same as any school, activities (mainly sports) are all about politics, which is a shame. The school finally has a good priniciple, which Illini Bluffs hasn't seen one since 2003 with Mr. Brown. The math department is truely horrible. If the math classes weren't so bad, I would definitely recommend this school.
--Submitted by a student

Illini Bluffs High School is good and seems to be getting better. My kids have had a good experience there. My daughter is in college and doing well; she says she could have been a little better prepared academically, but I don't fault the school. It is small enough for everyone to get to know each other, and large enough to provide a wide variety of activities. The arts are thoroughly represented by a committed staff. Academics are fine, and trying to improve. Like anywhere, kids who work hard excel, and kids who aren't motivated don't. Though there were some unfortunate things that happened regarding faculty and administration in the not so distant past, the faculty that weathered the storm came through it fighting and work hard for the good of our kids. Keep up the good work IB!
--Submitted by a parent

Great school, modern building and grounds. good teachers with home town feel. My kids moved here from Tremont, IL. and love this school. Teachers are doing their best and provide safe school environment. Good sports programs. Wish they had football. Grade and middle schools are top notch and high schools is good.
--Submitted by a parent

Many improvements need to be made at the high school. We have a new principal this year, and he seems to be trying to improve things a lot. However, it is still too soon to see if any significant changes will take place. The faculty is horrible. They do not prepare students for college. It is a shame that the high school here is so bad because the elementary and middle schools are both excellent!!!
--Submitted by a parent

The academics are like any school...you get out what you put in. The chance for a good education is there if you do the work and listen to what the faculty tells you. Many types of musical experiences are available from regular chorus to show choir, from concert band to jazz band. There are a few new art classes being offered as of recently such as film and photography. There are enough extracurricular activities to keep anyone busy, from sports like track, cross country, basketball, baseball, etc. to scholastic bowl, art club, spanish club etc. Parent involment could improve but is not nonexisent.
--Submitted by a student

This school was absolutely horrible. I was so glad when I graduated! They do not care about any of there students who have had disadvantages ether physically or economically. The teacher turn over ratio is outrageous.
--Submitted by a former student