Bolingbrook High School Explained

Bolingbrook high School
Established:1974
Type:Magnet School
Principal:Jason Pascavage [1]
Grade10:878 students
Grade11:778 students
Grade12:832 students
Classes:87
Ratio:14.79
Classes Offered:VVSD provides rigorous, Common Core State Standard-based instruction in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. In addition to core content offerings, students have an extensive list of Theatre/Arts, Career and Technical Education, World Languages as well as college level AP courses to choose from.
Enrollment:3,405[2]
Description:We are committed to building and growing all of our Bolingbrook High School students to be empathetic citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and adaptive learners in alignment with our district’s strategic plan. Our highest priority is for every student to be prepared with a plan for success in post-secondary life.
Enrollment As Of:2022-23
Grade9:917 students
Grades:9-12
Motto:Honor Bolingbrook. Honor the Raiders.
Streetaddress:365 Raider Way
Zipcode:60440
Country:United States
Coordinates:41.7025°N -88.0811°W
Superintendent:Rachel Kinder
Nickname:Raiders
Fight Song:Cheer! Cheer! For Bolingbrook High
Strike out the banners, carry them high!
Let’s all shout our victory cry,
Never surrender, never die,
We’re always loyal, we’re always true,
We’ll fight for victory and honor, too!
Let’s all watch our black, red and white,
Come homeward in victory.
Raiders, Raiders—We’re the best,
The best of the rest, cause we don’t mess!
We’re tough, we’re strong we do no wrong.
Go, Go-Go Raiders!
Newspaper:Raider Vision

Bolingbrook High School or The Brook is a public four-year high school located in Bolingbrook, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. Bolingbrook High School is the second high school in the Valley View Community Unit School District 365U.

History

The original Bolingbrook High School campus, which opened in 1974, was located on Lee Lane and Blair Lane within the village. The former campus is now known as Brooks Middle School. Continued community growth prompted the passage of an April 2002 referendum for a new high school located at Schmidt Road and Lily Cache Lane, which opened in August 2004.

Academics

Bolingbrook was ranked as "recognized" nationally and 92 in Illinois in the U.S. News & World Report 2017 best high school rankings.[3]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 3,351 students enrolled for the 2020-21 school year was:

57.0% of the students were eligible for free or reduced-cost lunch. This is a Title I school.[2]

Athletics

The Bolingbrook Raiders are members of the Southwest Prairie Conference. The school colors are red, black and white. The following Illinois High School Association (IHSA) sanctioned sports are offered:[4]

Activities

The following IHSA sanctioned activities are offered:[4]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Administrative Team / Principal's Page. www.vvsd.org. 8 May 2018.
  2. Web site: Search for Public Schools - School Detail for Bolingbrook High School. nces.ed.gov. June 17, 2024.
  3. Web site: Bolingbrook High School in Bolingbrook, IL - US NEWS Best High Schools. usnews.com. U.S. News & World Report L.P.. 8 May 2018.
  4. Web site: IHSA Bolingbrook. www.ihsa.org. 8 May 2018.
  5. Web site: IHSA. www.ihsa.org. 8 May 2018.
  6. Web site: Kenneth Boatright . . January 30, 2019.
  7. Web site: Robert Farmer . . January 30, 2019.
  8. https://btn.com/2023/07/26/big-ten-network-announces-2023-college-football-broadcaster-lineup/
  9. Web site: Dorsey . Matt . Recruiting: Michigan State in lead for Illinois DT Dashaun Mallory . Detroit Free Press . 17 November 2017 . 27 May 2024.
  10. News: Girls' Basketball A Star Program (School of the Week) . 3 September 2014 . yourseason.suntimes.com . School of the Week . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100306020911/http://yourseason.suntimes.com/schooloftheweek/2079974%2C030210-bolingbrook-school-of-the-week.article . March 6, 2010 .
  11. Web site: Tyler Mitchem - USA volleyball.
  12. Web site: Ben Moore Stats Basketball-Reference.com.
  13. Web site: Antonio Morrison . . January 30, 2019.
  14. Web site: Steve Williams . . January 30, 2019.