Riverside Brookfield Twp HS

Riverside Brookfield Twp HS, a well-populated 9-12 campus in Riverside, Illinois, overseen by Riverside-Brookfield Twp SD 208, educates 1,663 students, covering grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 834 students per school, that is 99% above typical.

Operationally, Riverside Brookfield Twp HS answers to Riverside-Brookfield Twp SD 208, which sets policy, hires staff, and reports enrollment to the state.

In terms of who attends, Riverside Brookfield Twp HS records that the largest single group is White at 45%, but no single group is in the majority; the rest looks like 44% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% multiracial. Compared to Cook County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

Looking at the economic backdrop, On paper, Riverside Brookfield Twp HS has 102 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.3:1. The state averages around 13.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

In the area at large, community-level numbers for Cook County indicate median household income runs about $83,498, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 10%. In all, Cook County runs 1406 public schools (combined enrollment of about 697,934 students), of which Riverside Brookfield Twp HS is one.

Nearest neighbor: Hollywood Elem School, around 0.2 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Riverside Brookfield Twp HS.

The campus sits in a residential setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Riverside Brookfield Twp HS's enrollment has edged up 3% since 2018, when it stood at 1,615 (now 1,663). The White share of enrollment ticked down from 53% to 45% over that span.

In the discussion threads here, recent activity here tends to focus on school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.