School Overview
West Junior High School, located at 840 Royal Heights Road in Belleville, Illinois, is a prominent middle-level educational institution serving the students of the Belleville Public School District 118. As a junior high, the school is dedicated to bridging the developmental gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of early adolescents. The campus serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, providing a structured environment where students engage in a comprehensive curriculum designed to build foundational skills in core subjects while exploring various elective opportunities.

Beyond the classroom, West Junior High emphasizes the development of well-rounded students through a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletic programs, student clubs, and performing arts opportunities. The school is committed to fostering a supportive culture that prioritizes student growth, character development, and academic achievement. By integrating technology into the learning process and maintaining a focus on collaborative teaching, the faculty strives to prepare students for the rigors of high school and the challenges of the 21st-century landscape.
364
Total Students
29.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jr High School
Demographic Student Count
White87
Hispanic19
Black227
Asian1
Two or More30
  • Black
    227 (62.4%)
  • White
    87 (23.9%)
  • Two or More
    30 (8.2%)
  • Hispanic
    19 (5.2%)
  • 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)234-8200
Website: http://belleville118.org
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 181
Grade 8 183

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Jr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7181
Grade 8183
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Jr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17748.6%
Male18751.4%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)