Central Jr High School

1801 Central School Rd
Belleville, IL 62220

308 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Central Junior High School, located at 1801 Central School Road in Belleville, Illinois, serves as a key educational institution within the Belleville Public School District 118. As a middle school facility, it is dedicated to supporting the developmental transition of students during their early adolescent years, typically encompassing grades 6 through 8. The school is situated in a established residential area of Belleville, acting as a central hub for the local community’s middle-level education.

The school emphasizes a balanced curriculum that bridges the transition from elementary school basics to the more rigorous academic expectations of high school. In addition to core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, Central Junior High typically provides a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs. By fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its students for success in the Belleville Township High School District and beyond, maintaining the district’s long-standing commitment to public education in St. Clair County.

308

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Jr High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	137
Hispanic	13
Black	124
Asian	1
Two or More	33

White
137 (44.5%)
Black
124 (40.3%)
Two or More
33 (10.7%)
Hispanic
13 (4.2%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belleville SD 118
Phone:	(618)233-5377
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	308
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 7 150

Grade 8 158