Serving 760 students in grades 9-12, Civic Memorial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Civic Memorial High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bethalto, IL, encompassing an area of approximately 21.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is just 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 5.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Civic Memorial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Civic Memorial High School's student population of 760 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
760 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1951
School Calendar
School Motto
Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Civic Memorial High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Civic Memorial High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2315 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
87%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Civic Memorial High School's ranking?
Civic Memorial High School is ranked #2315 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Civic Memorial High School often compared to?
Civic Memorial High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alton High School, Edwardsville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Civic Memorial High School?
The graduation rate of Civic Memorial High School is 95%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Civic Memorial High School?
760 students attend Civic Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Civic Memorial High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Civic Memorial High School?
Civic Memorial High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Civic Memorial High School offer ?
Civic Memorial High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Civic Memorial High School part of?
Civic Memorial High School is part of Bethalto CUSD 8 School District.
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