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Belvidere High School

High School · Belvidere Cusd 100 · Belvidere, IL

A Belvidere Cusd 100 high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1500 East Ave, Belvidere, IL 61008

  • Math 12% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency14% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)22% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness4.7Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation18.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.7:1
District spending per student$18,002
Chronic Absenteeism48.9%

Students at Belvidere High School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency12%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
48%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
4%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
13%
ELA
34%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
19%
2022
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

60.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Belvidere High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belvidere), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$75,833

Median home value

$185,200

Median rent

$953/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

78.8%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61008; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
18.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·54 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Belvidere North High SchEnrollment path unverified5.89–123.6 mi1,408Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Belvidere Cusd 100

Schools in district
11
Rank in district
#3 of 10
District spending per student
$18,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Belvidere High School is listed in Belvidere CUSD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belvidere High School

Belvidere High School is a public high school in Belvidere, IL, part of Belvidere Cusd 100, serving approximately 1,161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,569 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belvidere High School

What grades does Belvidere High School serve?

Belvidere High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Belvidere High School?

Belvidere High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belvidere High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Belvidere High School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belvidere High School rank in IL?

Belvidere High School ranks #2,569 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Belvidere High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Belvidere High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Belvidere High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belvidere High School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Belvidere High School a charter school?

No, Belvidere High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Belvidere High School a Title I school?

No, Belvidere High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belvidere High School?

60.4% of students at Belvidere High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
1,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
85
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.9%
Area population (ZIP 61008)
33,697
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 61008; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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