For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 752 students in Bethalto, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Bethalto, IL is Civic Memorial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bethalto, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Bethalto have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Bethalto, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Civic Memorial High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bethalto, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Civic Memorial High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Grades: 9-12
| 752 students
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Bethalto, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 East Central
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-4100
Grades: PK-3
| 424 students
Simpson Attendance Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
322 E Central St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7200
Grades: 1-5
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bethalto, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Bethalto, IL include Civic Memorial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bethalto?
2 public high schools are located in Bethalto.
What is the racial composition of students in Bethalto?
Bethalto public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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