Top Rankings
Belleville Township High School District 201 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,753 students in Belleville Township High School District 201. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Belleville Township High School District 201 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
4,753 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Belleville Township High School District 201, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
28%
% Black
47%
17%
% White
41%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,202 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,279 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$101 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$92 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,202
$22,423
Spending / Student
$19,279
$21,662
Best Belleville Township High School District 201 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belleville High School-east
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2555 West Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Gr: 9-12 | 2,584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
Belleville High School-west
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 2,169 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Academy And Vocnl Excel Cave
Alternative School
7645 Magna Dr
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7851
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville Township High School District 201?
Belleville Township High School District 201 manages 4 public schools serving 4,753 students.
What is the rank of Belleville Township High School District 201?
Belleville Township High School District 201 is ranked #526 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Belleville Township High School District 201?
47% of Belleville Township High School District 201 students are Black, 41% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Belleville Township High School District 201?
Belleville Township High School District 201 has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Belleville Township High School District 201's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,279 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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