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Belvidere North High Sch

High School · Belvidere Cusd 100 · Belvidere, IL

A Belvidere Cusd 100 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9393 Beloit Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008

  • Math 25% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 23% proficient (2022)
  • 5/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.5 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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AP Participation12.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$18,002
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at Belvidere North High Sch score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency25%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
53%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
53%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
16%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2022
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 38% (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

44.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Belvidere North High Sch 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average593/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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
12.3% participation·State avg: 2.7 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics24sports offered
12 boys'·12 girls'·56 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 High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.49–123.6 mi1,161Compare →

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
#1 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 North High Sch is listed in Belvidere CUSD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Belvidere North High Sch

Belvidere North High Sch is a public high school in Belvidere, IL, part of Belvidere Cusd 100, serving approximately 1,408 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,221 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Belvidere North High Sch

What grades does Belvidere North High Sch serve?

Belvidere North High Sch serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Belvidere North High Sch?

Belvidere North High Sch has an enrollment of approximately 1,408 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Belvidere North High Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Belvidere North High Sch is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Belvidere North High Sch rank in IL?

Belvidere North High Sch ranks #2,221 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Belvidere North High Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Belvidere North High Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 North High Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Belvidere North High Sch has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Belvidere North High Sch a charter school?

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

Is Belvidere North High Sch a Title I school?

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

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

44.9% of students at Belvidere North High Sch 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
1,408
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
94
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Boone County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
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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