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East St Louis Senior High School vs. Belleville High School-west

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School Overview

School
East St Louis Senior High School
4901 State St
East Saint Louis, IL 62205
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Belleville High School-west
4063 Frank Scott Pkwy W
Belleville, IL 62223
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Belleville High School-west ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,261 students in grades 9-12, East St Louis Senior 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 3% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 2,169 students in grades 9-12, Belleville High School-west 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 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,261 students
2,169 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at East St Louis Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Belleville High School-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East St Louis Senior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Belleville High School-west.
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
127 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at East St Louis Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Belleville High School-west over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at East St Louis Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the East St Louis School District 189 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Belleville High School-west with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3530 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#2016 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East St Louis Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Belleville High School-west, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
≤1%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
18%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East St Louis Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the East St Louis School District 189 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belleville High School-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
3%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
22%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at East St Louis Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the East St Louis School District 189 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Belleville High School-west who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
41%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
93%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of East St Louis Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the East St Louis School District 189 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Belleville High School-west with the average graduation rate observed in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of East St Louis Senior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Belleville High School-west by grade.
Grade 9 Students
376
518
Grade 10 Students
287
539
Grade 11 Students
330
544
Grade 12 Students
268
568

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Belleville High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at East St Louis Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the East St Louis School District 189 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Belleville High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
94%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at East St Louis Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the East St Louis School District 189 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Belleville High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at East St Louis Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the East St Louis School District 189 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Belleville High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at East St Louis Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the East St Louis School District 189 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Belleville High School-west, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.12
0.60
This chart showcases the diversity score of East St Louis Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the East St Louis School District 189 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Belleville High School-west, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at East St Louis Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the East St Louis School District 189 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Belleville High School-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
(14-15 School Year Data)
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at East St Louis Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the East St Louis School District 189 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2014-15 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Belleville High School-west, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Belleville Township High School District 201 and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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