For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,682 students in 61008, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 61008, IL are Belvidere North High School, Everest High School and Belvidere High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 61008 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 61008, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 61008 have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belvidere High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best 61008, IL Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belvidere North High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Grades: 9-12
| 1,472 students
Rank: #22.
Everest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Belvidere High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Grades: 9-12
| 1,210 students
61008, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Boone County Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 61008, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 61008, IL include Belvidere North High School, Everest High School and Belvidere High School.
How many public high schools are located in 61008?
3 public high schools are located in 61008.
What is the racial composition of students in 61008?
61008 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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