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Bolingbrook High School

365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440Valley View CUSD 365U →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
3,405
Students
Total enrolled
$22,462
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 57% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
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Large public school
Serves 3,405 students in grades 09–12 in Bolingbrook, Illinois.
57% above average funding
District spends $22,462 per pupil, 57% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Bolingbrook High School is a very large high in Bolingbrook, Illinois, serving grades 09–12 with 3,405 students. The district invests $22,462 per student — 57% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Bolingbrook High School

3,405
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
61%
Free Lunch
230
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution1,744 male · 1,661 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility61%
National avg 52% · 2,088 students
Student Composition
17%
45%
26%
Asian7%
White17%
Hispanic / Latino45%
Black26%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 174007004025

Academic Outcomes at Bolingbrook High School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 60440

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,462Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,462
State avg
$20,102
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,883
Student Support$4,268
Administration$2,695
Operations$3,369
Other$2,246
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,462 spent per student, an estimated $9,950 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
32%
60%
State government
31.8%
Local (property tax)
60.3%
Federal programs
8.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,462/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Oak View Elem SchoolIndependence Elem SchoolRobert C Hill Elem SchoolSkoff Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Brooks Middle SchoolHubert H Humphrey Middle SchoolA Vito Martinez Middle SchoolJohn J Lukancic Middle Sch
+1 more
↓
High School
Romeoville High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyWill County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictValley View CUSD 365U →
Phone: (630)759-6400
NCES ID: 174007004025
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Bolingbrook seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Valley View CUSD 365U
High
Romeoville High School
1,922 students · 09–12
● 40 opp58% FRL
Mid
Brooks Middle School
933 students · 06–08
● 42 opp63% FRL
Mid
Hubert H Humphrey Middle School
690 students · 06–08
● 42 opp73% FRL
Elem
Oak View Elem School
685 students · KG–05
● 42 opp76% FRL
Mid
A Vito Martinez Middle School
638 students · 06–08
● 40 opp59% FRL
Elem
Independence Elem School
620 students · KG–05
● 42 opp73% FRL
Mid
John J Lukancic Middle Sch
619 students · 06–08
● 40 opp63% FRL
Mid
Jane Addams Middle School
587 students · 06–08
● 42 opp60% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
365 Raider Way, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.