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Coordinates: 41°42′09″N 88°04′52″W / 41.70250°N 88.08111°W / 41.70250; -88.08111
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Bolingbrook high School
Address
Map
365 Raider Way

Bolingbrook
,
Illinois
60440

United States
Coordinates41°42′09″N 88°04′52″W / 41.70250°N 88.08111°W / 41.70250; -88.08111
Information
TypeMagnet School
MottoHonor Bolingbrook. Honor the Raiders.
Established1974
School districtValley View District 365U
SuperintendentRachel Kinder
PrincipalJason Pascavage [1]
Grades9-12
GenderCoed
Enrollment3,405[2] (2022-23)
 • Grade 9917 students
 • Grade 10878 students
 • Grade 11778 students
 • Grade 12832 students
Classes87
Student to teacher ratio14.79[2]
Classes offeredVVSD 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.
CampusSuburban
Color(s)  Red   Black   White
Fight songCheer! 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!
Athletics conferenceSouthwest Prairie Conference
NicknameRaiders
AccreditationIllinois State Board of Education
NewspaperRaider Vision
Websitewww.vvsd.org/bhs

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

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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

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

Demographics

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

  • Male - 50.4%
  • Female - 49.6%
  • Native American/Alaskan - 0%
  • Asian/Pacific islanders - 7.2%
  • Black - 26.2%
  • Hispanic - 43.6%
  • White - 18.1%
  • Multiracial - 4.2%

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

Athletics

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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]

  • Badminton (girls)
  • Baseball (boys)
  • Basketball (girls and boys)
    • Girls state champion - 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011
    • 3rd Place - 2020[5]
  • Bowling (girls and boys)
  • Competitive cheerleading - (girls)
  • Competitive dance (girls)
  • Cross country (girls and boys)
  • Football (boys)
    • State champions - 2011[5]
  • Golf (girls and boys)
  • Gymnastics (girls)
  • Soccer (girls and boys)
  • Softball (girls)
  • Swimming and diving (girls and boys)
  • Tennis (girls and boys)
  • Track and field (girls and boys)
  • Volleyball (girls and boys)
  • Wrestling (boys)

Activities

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The following IHSA sanctioned activities are offered:[4]

  • Band
  • Chess team
  • Drama
  • Marching band
  • Newspaper
  • Tennis
  • Scholastic Bowl team
  • Speech
  • Vocal music

Notable alumni

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References

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