Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bradley-Bourbonnais High School |
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700 West North Street
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| School type | Public Secondary |
| Motto | Built on tradition...Preparing for the future |
| School district | Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 |
| Superintendent | Matthew Vosberg |
| Principal | Evan Tingley |
| Teaching staff | 126.00 (on a FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,913 (2023–24) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 15.18 |
| Color(s) | Red White Black |
| Athletics conference | Southwest Suburban |
| Team name | Boilermakers |
| Feeder schools | Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center (District 53) Bradley Central Middle School (District 61) St. George School (District 258) St. Paul's Lutheran School (Private District) |
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School is a public high school located in Bradley, Illinois. It's often called BBCHS. This school is the only one in its district, District 307. For the 2023–24 school year, about 1,913 students attended.
BBCHS offers many advanced classes, including AP courses. It serves students from Bradley, Bourbonnais, parts of Kankakee, and nearby areas. Students from Bradley (District 61), Bourbonnais (District 53), and St. George (District 258) schools often attend BBCHS.
The school is proud of its diverse student body. Many students also qualify for lunch programs that help families. In 2020, U.S. News & World Report recognized Bradley-Bourbonnais as a "silver level" high school. This means it was considered one of the good schools in the country.
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Sports and Athletics
Bradley-Bourbonnais High School has a strong sports program. The school's teams are known as the "Boilermakers." They compete in the Southwest Suburban Conference and are part of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The IHSA oversees most school sports and activities in Illinois.
About 900 students participate in sports at BBCHS. There are 60 competitive teams across 24 different sports! The school offers many sports for both young men and women.
Sports for All Students
Students can join teams for Basketball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer (for both boys and girls), Swimming, Tennis, Track, Volleyball, and Water Polo.
Sports for Young Women
Girls can also compete in Badminton, Cheerleading, Dance, and Softball.
Sports for Young Men
Boys can also play Baseball, Football, and Wrestling.
Clubs and Activities
BBCHS offers many clubs and activities for students to join. These groups help students explore their interests, learn new skills, and make friends.
- Art Club
- Best Buddies
- Chess Club
- Drama Club
- Ecology Club
- French Club
- Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
- Leo's Club
- Literary Magazine
- Mathletes
- National Art Honor Society (NAHS)
- National Honor Society (NHS)
- Natural Helpers
- Red Surge
- Robotics
- SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions)
- Scholastic Bowl
- Spanish Club
- Speech Team
- Student Council
- SWSC Science
- Theater
- Tri-M Music Honor Society
- Youth and Government
School Facilities
Bradley-Bourbonnais High School has excellent facilities for its students. These include 96 classrooms where students learn. There are also three gymnasiums for sports and physical education. The school has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a weight room, and a fitness center.
BBCHS also has a community center and a large theater with 600 seats for performances and events. All students are provided with Google Chromebook laptops to help with their studies.
Famous Alumni
Many talented people have graduated from Bradley-Bourbonnais High School. Here are a few:
- Jason Buhrmester, an author and journalist.
- Owen Freeman, a basketball player.
- Colin Holderman, a baseball player.
- Tom Prince, a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball (MLB).
