- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethalto, IL
Civic Memorial High School
Federal NCES profile for Civic Memorial High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 170612000298
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Civic Memorial High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Bethalto · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 760
- students enrolled
Civic Memorial High School has class sizes larger than 71% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Civic Memorial High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bethalto, IL.
School address
District: Bethalto Cusd 8 · Illinois
NCES ID 170612000298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Civic Memorial High School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 50.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 170612000298 · Bethalto, IL High · MID · TRAD
760 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilbur Trimpe Middle School (556 students)
Civic Memorial High School held near 752 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.1 → 50.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Civic Memorial High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Civic Memorial High School
760 students
- Wilbur Trimpe
Wilbur Trimpe Middle School
556 students
- Bethalto East
Bethalto East Primary School
387 students
- Meadowbrook In
Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch
344 students
- Parkside Prima
Parkside Primary School
321 students
What this shows Civic Memorial High School reports 760 students on the CCD universe file.
How Civic Memorial High School compares
Civic Memorial High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 760 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
760
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Illinois - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.6%
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
$14,496
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 253 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 59 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 86.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 86.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Civic Memorial High School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Bethalto Cusd 8 reports $14,496 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Civic Memorial High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Trimpe Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bethalto East Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkside Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Civic Memorial High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~760 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Civic Memorial High School
How many students attend Civic Memorial High School?
Civic Memorial High School has 760 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethalto, IL. CCD year-over-year: 748 (2022-23) → 752 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Civic Memorial High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Civic Memorial High School is 15.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Civic Memorial High School?
The largest demographic group at Civic Memorial High School is White at 86.8% of enrollment, in Bethalto, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Civic Memorial High School?
Civic Memorial High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Civic Memorial High School rank among public schools in Bethalto?
By Resource Investment Index, Civic Memorial High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Bethalto, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bethalto Cusd 8?
Besides Civic Memorial High School, Bethalto Cusd 8 also operates Wilbur Trimpe Middle School (556 students), Bethalto East Primary School (387 students), and Meadowbrook Intermediate Sch (344 students). See the Bethalto Cusd 8 district page for the complete list.