Enrollment
1,354
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Belvidere, IL
Belvidere North High Sch
Federal NCES profile for Belvidere North High Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170579005909
👥 S:T ratio 41
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belvidere North High Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. It is also one of the largest schools in Illinois.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Belvidere · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 1,354
- students enrolled
Belvidere North High Sch has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere North High Sch ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Belvidere, IL.
School address
District: Belvidere Cusd 100 · Illinois
NCES ID 170579005909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Belvidere North High Sch compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Belvidere North High Sch
Belvidere North High Sch is a large high school in Belvidere, Illinois, enrolling 1,354 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.7:1 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 96% of state schools at 1,354 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Belvidere's high schools, it stands alongside Belvidere High School (1,167 students): Belvidere North High Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere High School (1,167 students) and Belvidere Central Middle School (911 students) alongside Belvidere North High Sch.
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 North High Sch compares
Belvidere North High Sch on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,354 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,354
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Illinois - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.2%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
153
in-school suspensions + 86 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 1,354 Top 4% in Illinois - larger than 96% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 100.0
Students per teacher 14.7:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 170579005909
Student demographics
White 56.3%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 56.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, Belvidere North High Sch is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 4.0
Students per counselor 339:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.2%
In-school suspensions 153
Out-of-school suspensions 86
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Belvidere Cusd 100, which includes Belvidere North High Sch.
$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 North High Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belvidere High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Belvidere Central Middle School | Smaller | 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 North High Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,167
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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 North High Sch
How many students attend Belvidere North High Sch?
Belvidere North High Sch has 1,354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belvidere, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belvidere North High Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Belvidere North High Sch is 14.7:1, which is 5% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belvidere North High Sch?
The largest demographic group at Belvidere North High Sch is White at 56.3% of enrollment, in Belvidere, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belvidere North High Sch?
Belvidere North High Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 North High Sch rank among public schools in Belvidere?
By Resource Investment Index, Belvidere North High Sch ranks #9 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 North High Sch a good school?
Belvidere North High Sch earns 37/100 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 North High Sch, Belvidere Cusd 100 also operates Belvidere High School (1,167 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.