Enrollment
1,167
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Belvidere, IL
Belvidere High School
Federal NCES profile for Belvidere High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170579000255
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belvidere High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Belvidere · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 1,167
- students enrolled
Belvidere High School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Belvidere, IL.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170579000255 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belvidere High School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belvidere High School
Belvidere High School is a large high school in Belvidere, Illinois, enrolling 1,167 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Illinois, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,167 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (57%) and White (37%) (diversity index 54/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 233 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 357 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,167 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Belvidere's high schools, it stands alongside Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students): Belvidere High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.4:1 vs 14.7:1).
Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students) and Belvidere Central Middle School (911 students) alongside Belvidere High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Belvidere High School compares
Belvidere High School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 3% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,167 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,167
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Illinois - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 1,167 Top 5% in Illinois - larger than 95% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 84.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170579000255
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.6%
White 37.4%
African American 2.7%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.8, Belvidere High School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 14
Counselors (FTE) 5.0
Students per counselor 233:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 69.2%
In-school suspensions 224
Out-of-school suspensions 133
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belvidere Cusd 100, which includes Belvidere High School.
$16,349
Per student
-4%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.6%
State 47.3%
Federal 7.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Belvidere High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere North High Sch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Central Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Belvidere South Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meehan Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belvidere High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,354
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 911
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 754
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Belvidere
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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Frequently asked questions about Belvidere High School
How many students attend Belvidere High School?
Belvidere High School has 1,167 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belvidere, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belvidere High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belvidere High School is 14.4:1, which is 3% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belvidere High School?
The largest demographic group at Belvidere High School is Hispanic or Latino at 56.6% of enrollment, in Belvidere, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belvidere High School?
Belvidere High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belvidere High School rank among public schools in Belvidere?
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere High School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Belvidere, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belvidere on the city page.
Is Belvidere High School a good school?
Belvidere High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Belvidere Cusd 100?
Besides Belvidere High School, Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere North High Sch (1,354 students), Belvidere Central Middle School (911 students), and Belvidere South Middle School (754 students). See the Belvidere Cusd 100 district page for the complete list.