Hinckley-Big Rock High School

www.hbr429.org/Domain/277

217 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Hinckley-Big Rock High School, located in Hinckley, Illinois, serves as the singular high school for the Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429. As a small, rural public school, it is known for fostering a tight-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a supportive environment. The school prioritizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous academic standards with a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, all aimed at preparing students for post-secondary success.

Because of its modest size, the high school prides itself on strong relationships between faculty and students, allowing for a collaborative learning culture. The district emphasizes community involvement and the development of character alongside core curriculum requirements. By maintaining small class sizes and a dedicated staff, Hinckley-Big Rock High School strives to provide a safe, inclusive space that encourages students to pursue their unique interests while maintaining the academic expectations necessary for college and career readiness.

217

Total Students

18.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hinckley-Big Rock High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	36
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
172 (79.3%)
Hispanic
36 (16.6%)
Two or More
5 (2.3%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)

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:	Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429
Phone:	(815)286-7501
Website:	http://www.hbr429.org/Domain/277
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
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 57

Grade 10 47

Grade 11 57

Grade 12 56