Belleville High School-East

www.bths201.org

2,568 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.

2,568

Total Students

154.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

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	991
Hispanic	134
Black	1,260
Asian	39
Two or More	129
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	10

Black
1,260 (49.1 %)
White
991 (38.6 %)
Hispanic
134 (5.2 %)
Two or More
129 (5.0 %)
Asian
39 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.4 %)
American Indian
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:	2,568
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	154.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 9 644

Grade 10 681

Grade 11 596

Grade 12 647