Civic Memorial High School

200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010

www.bethalto.org

760 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Civic Memorial High School, located in Bethalto, Illinois, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bethalto Community Unit School District No. 8. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to both academic rigor and the development of well-rounded students. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that prepares learners for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Civic Memorial is widely recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture. The school takes great pride in its athletic programs—competing as the "Eagles"—as well as its strong emphasis on fine arts, clubs, and student organizations. By fostering a supportive environment that encourages community involvement and school spirit, Civic Memorial High School strives to cultivate an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to develop their personal interests, leadership skills, and sense of civic responsibility.

760

Total Students

51.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Civic Memorial High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	660
Hispanic	39
Black	15
Asian	2
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
660 (86.8%)
Two or More
43 (5.7%)
Hispanic
39 (5.1%)
Black
15 (2.0%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Bethalto CUSD 8
Phone:	(618)377-7220
Website:	http://www.bethalto.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	760
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
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 9 174

Grade 10 192

Grade 11 207

Grade 12 187