Bement High School

85 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bement High School, located in the small village of Bement, Illinois, serves as a central pillar of the local community. As a smaller rural school, it is known for fostering a close-knit environment where students benefit from personalized attention and strong relationships with their educators. The school emphasizes a foundational academic curriculum while offering a range of extracurricular opportunities that help students develop leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit.

Beyond the classroom, Bement High School is deeply integrated into the culture of Piatt County. The school takes pride in its local identity, often acting as a hub for community events and regional athletic competitions. By maintaining manageable class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Bement High School strives to prepare its students for success in higher education and the workforce while ensuring they remain connected to the values and traditions of their rural community.

Total Students

8.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bement High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	72
Hispanic	4
Black	1
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
72 (84.7%)
Two or More
7 (8.2%)
Hispanic
4 (4.7%)
Black
1 (1.2%)
Asian
1 (1.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bement CUSD 5
Phone:	(217)678-4200
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	85
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 20

Grade 10 33

Grade 11 15

Grade 12 17