Belleville High School-East

www.bths201.org

2,600 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Belleville High School-East (BHS-East), located at 2555 West Blvd in Belleville, Illinois, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Belleville Township High School District 201. As one of the two major high schools in the district, it serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its comprehensive academic curriculum. The school offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and specialized vocational programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce.

Beyond academics, Belleville East is highly active in extracurricular engagement, boasting a strong tradition in competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The campus environment is focused on fostering a sense of community and school pride, often highlighted by the school’s "Lancer" mascot. With its extensive facilities and dedicated faculty, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive atmosphere that encourages both personal growth and academic excellence for students in the greater St. Clair County area.

2,600

Total Students

153.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belleville High School-East
Demographic	Student Count
White	933
Hispanic	127
Black	1,292
Asian	45
Two or More	189
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	5

Black
1,292 (49.7%)
White
933 (35.9%)
Two or More
189 (7.3%)
Hispanic
127 (4.9%)
Asian
45 (1.7%)
American Indian
9 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belleville Twp HSD 201
Phone:	(618)222-3706
Website:	http://www.bths201.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,600
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	153.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 608

Grade 10 625

Grade 11 649

Grade 12 718

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Belleville High School-East
Grade	Student Count
Grade 9	608
Grade 10	625
Grade 11	649
Grade 12	718

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Belleville High School-East
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	1,201	46.2%
Male	1,399	53.8%

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High School 9th - 12th