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.
422
Total Students
30.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Jr High School
Demographic Student Count
White121
Hispanic24
Black241
Asian2
Two or More32
Pacific Islander2
  • Black
    241 (57.1 %)
  • White
    121 (28.7 %)
  • Two or More
    32 (7.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    24 (5.7 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
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: 422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 7 217
Grade 8 205

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Jr High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 7217
Grade 8205
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Jr High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female19947.2%
Male22352.8%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)