Top Rankings
Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District 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 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,753 students in Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,753 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
288 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#472 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21%
28%

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
0.70
# American Indian Students
17 Students
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
242 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
28%
# Black Students
2,244 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
47%
16%
# White Students
1,925 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
41%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
264 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
-
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
-
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
-
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
-
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
-
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
-
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
-
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
-
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
-
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,142
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,184
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,206
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,221
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,202 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. 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 $21,244. 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 (19-20)
$21,202
$21,990

Spending / Student (19-20)
$19,279
$21,244

Best Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belleville High School-east
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2555 West Blvd
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Belleville, IL 62221
(618) 222-3706
Grades: 9-12
| 2,584 students
Rank: #22.
Belleville High School-west
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Belleville, IL 62223
(618) 222-7610
Grades: 9-12
| 2,169 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District?
Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,753 students.
What is the rank of Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District?
Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District is ranked #478 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 TWP HSD 201 School District?
47% of Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District 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 TWP HSD 201 School District?
Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,279 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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