Serving 1,210 students in grades 9-12, Belvidere High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Belvidere High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belvidere High School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Belvidere High School is ranked #2477 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Belvidere High School often compared to?
Belvidere High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Belvidere North High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belvidere High School?
The graduation rate of Belvidere High School is 80%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Belvidere High School?
1,210 students attend Belvidere High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Belvidere High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belvidere High School?
Belvidere High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Belvidere High School offer ?
Belvidere High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belvidere High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,210 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Graduation Rate
: 80% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 12% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
