School Overview
Bushnell-Prairie City High School (B-PC) serves the communities of Bushnell and Prairie City, Illinois, operating as a central hub for secondary education within the region. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. By maintaining a smaller student body, B-PC is able to offer a close-knit atmosphere where students often receive more individualized attention from faculty and staff, helping to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and real-world preparation.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the school places a strong emphasis on student involvement through athletics, extracurricular clubs, and vocational opportunities. These programs are designed to instill leadership skills, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students build a well-rounded foundation for life after graduation. Rooted in the values of a rural Illinois community, Bushnell-Prairie City High School strives to prepare its graduates for success in post-secondary education, the workforce, or the military, all while maintaining the supportive traditions of the "Spartan" community.
175
Total Students
23.8
Full-Time Teachers
7.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
Demographic Student Count
White152
Hispanic7
Black6
Two or More10
  • White
    152 (86.9%)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.7%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.0%)
  • Black
    6 (3.4%)
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: Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170
Phone: (309)772-2113
Website: http://www.bpcschools.org
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 41
Grade 10 46
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 941
Grade 1046
Grade 1139
Grade 1249
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bushnell-Prairie City High Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8850.3%
Male8749.7%