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Belleville High School-West

Grades 09–12 · Belleville, IL · NCES 170564000243

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4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W · Belleville, IL 62223

At a glance

Reported students

2,118

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

134.2

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

15.8:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Illinois high enrollment

93rd percentile

Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

1,059

Belleville High School-West: 2,118 reported students.

State peer staffing position

83rd percentile

15.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.6:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students
2,064
Teachers (FTE)
156
Student–teacher ratio
13.2:1

What the reported data says about Belleville High School-West

Belleville High School-West is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Belleville. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Belleville Twp HSD 201. NCES reports 2,118 students for 2024–25.

Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, above the Illinois median of 12.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (45.3%) and White (43.3%). English learners represent 0.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Belleville High School-West

  1. 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 134.2 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
  3. 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 6 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
  4. 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
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Enrollment needs

English learners
0.7%
Students with disabilities
19.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch
59.9%
Lunch program
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE)
6
Nurses (FTE)
2
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White43.3%
  • Hispanic5.8%
  • Black45.3%
  • Asian0.4%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial4.2%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

20 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Other schools in Belleville Twp HSD 201

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Belleville High School-East

High · Grades 09–12

2,600 reported students

Belleville Twp HS-Night/Alt Sch

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Center for Academic and Vocational Excellence - CAVE

High · Grades 09–12

0 reported students

Bridges Networking Connections - INT

High · Grades 12–12

Enrollment not reported

Bridges Networking Connections

High · Grades 12–12

Enrollment not reported

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