For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,521 students in Belvidere, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Belvidere, IL are Everest High School, Belvidere North High School and Belvidere High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belvidere, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Belvidere have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Belvidere, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Belvidere North High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Belvidere, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Belvidere North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Belvidere High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 1,167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Belvidere, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Belvidere, IL include Everest High School, Belvidere North High School and Belvidere High School.
How many public high schools are located in Belvidere?
3 public high schools are located in Belvidere.
What is the racial composition of students in Belvidere?
Belvidere public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Belvidere are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Belvidere include: Belvidere High School vs. Belvidere North High School, Belvidere North High School vs. Belvidere High School
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