At a glance
Reported students
254
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.97
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Illinois high enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 965 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
185
South Beloit Sr High School: 254 reported students.
State peer staffing position
52nd percentile
12.7:1 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
- 229
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.9:1
What the reported data says about South Beloit Sr High School
South Beloit Sr High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in South Beloit. It is one of 5 current school records connected to County of Winnebago SD 320. NCES reports 254 students for 2024–25.
Among 965 high schools in Illinois with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 254 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.7:1, close to 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 White (54.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.3%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment. The school reported 1 AP course. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking South Beloit Sr High School
- 1How do the reported 12.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.97 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 60.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White54.7%
- Hispanic32.3%
- Black5.1%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.1%
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
1 distinct course reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 County of Winnebago SD 320
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Riverview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
199 reported students
Clark Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–01
185 reported students
Blackhawk Elementary School
Middle · Grades 05–06
139 reported students
South Beloit Jr High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
118 reported students
Public schools near South Beloit Sr High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hononegah CHD High School High · Hononegah CHD 207 | 09–12 | 1,814 | 1.6 mi |
| Beloit Learning Academy High · Beloit School District | 06–12 | 153 | 2.7 mi |
| Memorial High High · Beloit School District | 09–12 | 1,305 | 2.9 mi |
| Turner High High · Beloit Turner School District | 09–12 | 459 | 5.9 mi |
| Harlem High School High · Harlem UD 122 | 09–12 | 1,884 | 8.1 mi |
| Rock University High High · Charter · Janesville School District | 09–12 | 93 | 8.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about South Beloit Sr High School
What grades does South Beloit Sr High School serve?
South Beloit Sr High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in County of Winnebago SD 320.
How many students attend South Beloit Sr High School?
South Beloit Sr High School reported 254 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 965 Illinois high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 229 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at South Beloit Sr High School?
The calculated ratio is 12.7:1, based on 254 students and 19.97 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Illinois median for the same school level is 12.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is South Beloit Sr High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
South Beloit Sr High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on County of Winnebago SD 320 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of South Beloit Sr High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
60.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is South Beloit Sr High School in?
South Beloit Sr High School is part of County of Winnebago SD 320, based in South Beloit, IL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near South Beloit Sr High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hononegah CHD High School (1.6 mi), Beloit Learning Academy (2.7 mi), Memorial High (2.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.