Summary:
Belleville High School is a public high school located in Belleville, Michigan, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 1,770 students. The school is part of the Wayne-Westland Community School District, which is ranked 442 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Belleville High School has a diverse student population, with 43.11% White, 46.78% African American, 4.86% Hispanic, 0.79% Asian, 0.4% Native American, 0.11% Pacific Islander, and 3.95% two or more races. However, the school's performance varies significantly across different racial subgroups, with lower rankings and test scores for African American and multi-racial students compared to White and Hispanic students. Additionally, Belleville High School has a high percentage of students (over 50%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant population of students from low-income backgrounds. These socioeconomic factors may be contributing to the school's overall academic challenges.
Belleville High School's statewide ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 273 out of 561 Michigan high schools (3 stars) in 2020-2021 to a low of 514 out of 735 (2 stars) in 2022-2023. This variable performance is an area of concern, and the school's four-year graduation rate has ranged from 79.1% to 85.2% over the past five years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Belleville High School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 21.7% in 2019-2020 to 37.9% in 2022-2023, which is likely impacting the school's academic performance. When compared to nearby schools, such as Canton Preparatory High School and Early College Alliance, Belleville High School generally performs worse on key metrics such as statewide ranking, test scores, and graduation rates.
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Detail:
Public 7-12
District:
Van Buren Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
493rd of 743 Michigan High Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,302
Feeder schools for Belleville High School:
Student/teacher ratio: 21.8
Number of students: 1,770
Racial breakdown:
African American:
46.8%
White:
43.1%
Hispanic:
4.9%
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Two or more races:
4.0%
Asian:
0.8%
American Indian:
0.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52%
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