Byron High School

News & Announcements

Congratulations to the BHS ACES (Academic Challenge in Engineering & Science) Team that finished 8th place at the Illinois State Finals at EIU!

BHS ACES (Academic Challenge in Engineering & Science) Team finished 8th place at the Illinois State Finals at EIU yesterday…Ben Mugrage took 2nd in Mathematics!  This is a huge reflection of the quality education that our students receive from the day they walk into our buildings until the day they leave.  Thank you ALL for your dedication to our students!

Ben Mugrage, Abbie Baker, George Sober, Xiang Yi Chen, Nova Rokowski, Rory Brown, Brianna Fish, Hannah Bechtel, Gianna Franchi, Andrew Freedlund, Madi Groharing, Rosemary Krane, Sadie Stoll

SAE (Supervised Agriculture Experience) Sweeps top 3 in State Proficiency Interviews

3 students went to SAE State Proficiency Interviews: Elizabeth Dyck, Bruce Gerke, and Kade Boatman.

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Grand Slam McTeacher Night

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Food Drives for Byron Schools Food Pantrty

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Facts & Numbers

• Enrollment Number Total number of students enrolled is 489.
• Class Sizes Average number of students per class is 15.
• Student Mobility Student who transfer in or out of school between the first day of October and the last school day of the year is 5%.
• Teacher Retention Of full time teachers, 81.9% return to the high school year to year.
• 1-to-1 Computing All students are issued a laptop for accessing curriculum, producing products of learning, and honing 21st Century skills.
• Four Year Graduation The percentage of student who graduate Byron High School within 4 years is 92%. The state rate is 86%.
• Beyond Academics Outside the classroom, students participate in 20 athletic teams and 13 activities.
• Advanced Academics & Career Development A total of 2 Dual Enrollment, 8 Honors, and 8 Advanced Placement courses are offered. As part of Illinois’ Career and Technical Education (CTE) program, 36 courses are also offered.