About Beecher High School About Beecher High School B eecher is a rural community located forty miles directly south of Chicago in the eastern finger of Will County. Beecher's population is approximately 2300. In the summer of 2000, building began on a new subdivision just north of town that will bring 300 new single-family and townhomes to the village. Beecher schools have dedicated faculty and staff members, high expectations for students, excellent attendance, and a high percentage of students graduating.
Parents are active and supportive.
As of 2000-2001, Beecher Elementary School has a student population of 500, and Beecher High School 245. Building construction and renovation is taking place at both schools with the completion date projected for August 2001. The elementary school is adding a junior high wing. Both schools completed an external peer review by the North Central Association in December 1999. School improvement goals at both schools are based on reading and writing.