Belleville Township High School West is a public comprehensive high school in Belleville, Illinois that is part of Belleville Township High School District 201.
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 70-74%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10%
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (19-20)
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
1916
First Day of School
Tue. Aug 19, 2025
Campus Size
126
School Motto
The Mission of Belleville Township High School West – District 201 is to provide all students with a quality education & life-long learning skills necessary to meet tomorrow’s challenges.
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
32%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)7%
26%
Black
(19-20)48%
17%
White
(19-20)39%
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)6%
4%
Graduation Rate
(17-18)70-74%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
25%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
10%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School often compared to?
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like O Fallon High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School?
The graduation rate of Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School?
122 students attend Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School offer ?
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School part of?
Belleville Twp High School-night/alt School is part of Belleville TWP HSD 201 School District.
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