Civic Memorial High School is a public high school in Bethalto, Illinois, that is part of the Bethalto Community Unit School District 8. It serves students from Bethalto, Meadowbrook, Cottage Hills, and parts of Rosewood Heights and Moro. The school was originally named Bethalto High School.
Serving 752 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 752 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- 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%)
- 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 752 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
752 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Purple, Gold
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 0.22, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
3%
16%
White
88%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Civic Memorial High School?
752 students attend Civic Memorial High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Civic Memorial High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
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.
School Reviews
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