Bureau Valley High School

Bureau Valley CUSD 340
9154 2125 N Avenue
Sheffield, IL 61361
294 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bureau Valley High School, located in Manlius, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bureau Valley Community Unit School District #340. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, rural community atmosphere, drawing students from several small towns across the region. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for both post-secondary education and workforce readiness, while maintaining a strong commitment to local traditions and student development.

Beyond academics, the school places a significant value on extracurricular involvement, including a robust athletics program, music department, and various clubs that encourage student engagement. As a central hub for the surrounding communities, Bureau Valley High School is dedicated to providing a supportive environment that prioritizes student achievement, character development, and civic responsibility, often leveraging its small-school size to ensure personalized attention for its student body.
294
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    270 (92.2%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.7%)
  • Black
    1 (0.3%)
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: Bureau Valley CUSD 340
Phone: (815)445-4004
Website: http://www.bv340.com
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 294
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
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 69
Grade 10 79
Grade 11 78
Grade 12 68
Gender Ratio