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Brussels High School

Public Grades 7-12

Summary

Brussels High School is a small public high school serving grades 7-12 in Brussels, Illinois, with a student population of just 57 as of the 2022-2023 school year. Despite its small size, the school has demonstrated strong academic performance in recent years, outpacing the state averages in several key areas.

Brussels High School stands out for its high graduation rates, with 100% of students graduating in the last two school years, significantly higher than the 89% and 86% rates at nearby Jersey Community High School and Calhoun High School, respectively. The school's students have also excelled on standardized tests, with 40% of 11th-graders proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 26.7%, and 80% proficient or better in the ISA Science assessment, well above the state's 52.2% average.

While Brussels High School's performance has been variable over the years, with fluctuations in its statewide ranking, the school's overall academic achievements are noteworthy. The school's student population is also less diverse than the surrounding area, with 91.23% of students identifying as white, compared to 93.74% at Jersey Community High School and 95.62% at Calhoun High School. As the school continues to navigate changes in funding and student demographics, it will be important to monitor its progress and ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed.

Students ?

5.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$26,356

Per pupil spending ?

33.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013-0128

(618) 883-2131

District: Brussels CUSD 42

Feeder schools for Brussels High School:

Elementary:

Brussels Grade School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.1%

Hispanic:

7.1%

African American:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 23rd percentile in 2015 → 85th in 2023

Strengths

✓100% graduate in 4 years — above the Illinois average (88%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 85th (2023) from a 23rd-percentile low (2015)

✓Small classes — about 5 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Illinois average (33% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Mathematics scores 14 pts below the Illinois average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg30%

Illinois avg46%

Not ranked this year

Brussels High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2012	74.8	317 of 1365	76.8%	★★★★☆
2008	85.4	87 of 1293	93.3%	★★★★★

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	81.7	105 of 699	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	91.5	47 of 699	93.3%	★★★★★
2021	37.9	414 of 688	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	44.2	390 of 701	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.1	269 of 647	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	29.8	472 of 642	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	50.9	275 of 643	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	25.9	471 of 614	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	63.5	273 of 670	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	91.1	41 of 665	93.8%	★★★★★
2011	18.6	538 of 655	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	65.9	234 of 643	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	77.4	135 of 632	78.6%	★★★★☆
2008	67.5	201 of 624	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.6	185 of 612	69.8%	★★★★☆
2006	77.3	115 of 596	80.7%	★★★★☆
2005	89.6	30 of 590	94.9%	★★★★★
2004	34.8	450 of 592	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2003	87.0	43 of 586	92.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2021	44.0	334 of 639	47.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Illinois percentile	Rating
2023	69.9	146 of 557	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	77.6	98 of 560	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	25.3	416 of 553	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.3	422 of 552	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	42.8	291 of 548	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

High school

White (2023)74th percentile-11 vs school

Female (2021)48th percentile+8 vs school

By subject vs Illinois (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%-11 vs state

Mathematics25%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	ISA Science (2025)	IAR English Language Arts (2025)		IAR Mathematics (2025)		% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brussels High School	Public	7-12	128 School St	Brussels	62013	Calhoun County	Brussels CUSD 42	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 883-2131	42	8	5.4	33.3%	37 (88.1%)	1 (2.4%)	3 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)												41.7		25.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	98.0	100.0	98.0	98.0	$26,356	$1,346	$25,010
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette	Public	8-12	17808 State Highway 100 W	Grafton	62037	Jersey County	IDJJ School District 428	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 786-2371	12	6	2.0	100.0%	3 (25.0%)	6 (50.0%)	1 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (16.7%)								(n/a)																							$120,655	$13,447	$107,208
Calhoun High School	Public	9-12	101 Calhoun Ave	Hardin	62047	Calhoun County	Calhoun CUSD 40	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 576-2229	171	15	11.4	33.9%	164 (95.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	35.2	482^nd of 698 public high schools	30.9%		48	325^th of 697 public high schools	53.4%	157	36.6	28.6	9.8	26.5	24.4	32.7	50.0	36.1	50.0						100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	$15,083	$1,226	$13,857
Jersey Community High School	Public	8-12	801 N State St	Jerseyville	62052	Jersey County	Jersey CUSD 100	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 498-5561	961	60	16.0	39.8%	878 (91.4%)	4 (0.4%)	34 (3.5%)	10 (1.0%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (3.1%)	57.4	267^th of 698 public high schools	61.7%		55.9	252^nd of 697 public high schools	63.8%	15	53.9	55.0	27.6	29.1	38.7	42.3	63.6	46.6	51.7	53.0	58.7	58.3	28.2	28.0	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.3	99.2	99.0	97.9	$13,196	$661	$12,535
Jersey Community Alt Program JCAP	Public	5-12	28968 Delhi Rd	Jerseyville	62052	Jersey County	Jersey CUSD 100	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(618) 498-6803	0	5	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)															100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	100.0	96.3

Frequently Asked Questions about Brussels High School

What is the racial makeup of Brussels High School?

Students at Brussels High School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified.

How many students attend Brussels High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 42 students attended Brussels High School.

What district is Brussels High School in?

Brussels CUSD 42

What schools feed into Brussels High School?

Brussels High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brussels Grade School

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