Belleville High School

501 W Columbia Ave
Belleville, MI 48111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,669 students in grades 7-12, Belleville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,669 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Belleville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Belleville, MI, covering an area of approximately 55.1 square miles. Typically, it takes around 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 6.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Belleville High School's student population of 1,669 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,669 students

Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Year Founded
1869

School Rankings

Belleville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belleville High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2025 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data

21%
35%

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41%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data

29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Hispanic
5%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Black
48%
18%

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White
40%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Two or more races
6%
5%

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All Ethnic Groups
60%
0.61

Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data

82%
81.8%

Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data

(22-23)
41.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Belleville High School's ranking?
Belleville High School is ranked #2025 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Belleville High School often compared to?
Belleville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Asher School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belleville High School?
The graduation rate of Belleville High School is 82%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81.8%.
How many students attend Belleville High School?
1,669 students attend Belleville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Belleville High School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Belleville High School?
Belleville High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Belleville High School offer ?
Belleville High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Belleville High School part of?
Belleville High School is part of Van Buren School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 1,669 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : 82% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : Belleville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Belleville, MI, covering an area of approximately 55.1 square miles. Typically, it takes around 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with the furthest edge located about 6.5 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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