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Brussels High School

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.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 128 School St
       Brussels, IL  62013-0128

(618) 883-2131

District: Brussels CUSD 42

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,193 Help


Feeder schools for Brussels High School:

Elementary:    Brussels Grade School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.6 Help
Number of students:  50

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Hispanic:
6.0%
African American:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Brussels High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2012 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.83. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brussels High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.66. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Brussels High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90%), Hispanic (6%), African American (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brussels High School is 6.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brussels High School is $22,193.
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Rank History for Brussels High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 85.36 87th 1293 93.3%
2012 74.83 317th 1365 76.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brussels High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Brussels High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 87.04 43rd 586 92.7%
2004 34.83 450th 592 24.0%
2005 89.59 30th 590 94.9%
2006 77.31 115th 596 80.7%
2007 69.57 185th 612 69.8%
2008 67.46 201st 624 67.8%
2009 77.36 135th 632 78.6%
2010 65.91 234th 643 63.6%
2011 18.65 538th 655 17.9%
2012 91.15 41st 665 93.8%
2013 63.50 273rd 670 59.3%
2015 25.95 471st 614 23.3%
2016 50.89 275th 643 57.2%
2017 29.83 472nd 642 26.5%
2018 56.14 269th 647 58.4%
2019 44.15 390th 701 44.4%
2021 37.93 414th 688 39.8%
2022 91.50 47th 699 93.3%
2023 81.66 105th 699 85.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Brussels High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 43.96 334th 639 47.7%
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Rank History for high school White students at Brussels High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 291st 548 46.9%
2019 26.30 422nd 552 23.6%
2021 25.30 416th 553 24.8%
2022 77.64 98th 560 82.5%
2023 69.85 146th 557 73.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Brussels High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 74 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 74
1990 69 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 69
1991 61 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 61
1992 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1993 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1994 70 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 70
1995 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1996 83 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1997 76 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 76
1998 78 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 78
1999 67 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2000 63 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 63
2001 68 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 69
2002 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2003 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2004 85 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 85
2005 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
2006 68 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 68
2007 80 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 80
2008 89 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 89
2009 81 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 81
2010 77 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 78
2011 74 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 77
2012 58 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 60
2013 58 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 63
2014 62 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 66
2015 65 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 67
2016 75 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 80
2017 72 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 78
2018 71 0 0 4 0 0 2 0 77
2019 71 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 74
2020 64 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 67
2021 67 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 69
2022 56 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 59
2023 52 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 57
2024 45 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 50

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brussels High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 74 7.3 10.1 n/a
1990 69 7.0 9.8 n/a
1991 61 6.5 9.3 n/a
1992 70 6.5 10.7 n/a
1993 70 7.5 9.3 n/a
1994 70 8.5 8.2 n/a
1995 83 7.9 10.5 n/a
1996 83 7.9 10.5 n/a
1997 76 8.9 8.5 n/a
1998 78 9.0 8.7 n/a
1999 67 9.0 7.4 n/a
2000 63 9.8 6.4 n/a
2001 69 9.0 7.7 n/a
2002 81 9.0 9.0 21
2003 81 9.0 9.0 21
2004 85 8.0 10.6 23.5
2005 98 7.0 14.0 15.3
2006 68 9.0 7.6 30.9
2007 80 9.0 8.9 31.3
2008 89 9.0 9.9 28.1
2009 81 10.0 8.1 28.4
2010 78 9.0 8.6 38.5
2011 77 8.7 8.7 40.3
2012 60 7.7 7.7 50
2013 63 8.8 7.1 50.8
2014 66 8.0 8.2 53
2015 67 8.0 8.3 49.3
2016 80 8.0 10.0 35
2017 78 8.1 9.5 34.6
2018 77 10.5 7.3 29.9
2019 74 7.8 9.4 39.2
2020 67 8.0 8.3 20.9
2021 69 n/a n/a n/a
2022 59 6.7 8.8 30.5
2023 57 7.8 7.2 29.8
2024 50 7.5 6.6 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brussels High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 74 7.3 10.1 n/a
1990 69 7.0 9.8 n/a
1991 61 6.5 9.3 n/a
1992 70 6.5 10.7 n/a
1993 70 7.5 9.3 n/a
1994 70 8.5 8.2 n/a
1995 83 7.9 10.5 n/a
1996 83 7.9 10.5 n/a
1997 76 8.9 8.5 n/a
1998 78 9.0 8.7 n/a
1999 67 9.0 7.4 n/a
2000 63 9.8 6.4 n/a
2001 69 9.0 7.7 n/a
2002 81 9.0 9.0 21
2003 81 9.0 9.0 21
2004 85 8.0 10.6 23.5
2005 98 7.0 14.0 15.3
2006 68 9.0 7.6 30.9
2007 80 9.0 8.9 31.3
2008 89 9.0 9.9 28.1
2009 81 10.0 8.1 28.4
2010 78 9.0 8.6 38.5
2011 77 8.7 8.7 40.3
2012 60 7.7 7.7 50
2013 63 8.8 7.1 50.8
2014 66 8.0 8.2 53
2015 67 8.0 8.3 49.3
2016 80 8.0 10.0 35
2017 78 8.1 9.5 34.6
2018 77 10.5 7.3 29.9
2019 74 7.8 9.4 39.2
2020 67 8.0 8.3 20.9
2021 69 n/a n/a n/a
2022 59 6.7 8.8 30.5
2023 57 7.8 7.2 29.8
2024 50 7.5 6.6 36

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%18.8%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%27.3%
2018100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%36.4%
2021100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202298.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%98.3%
202398.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%98.2%
202498.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%100.0%98.0%98.0%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brussels High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $450 (3.4%) $12,910 (96.6%) $13,360
2020 $190 (1.4%) $13,754 (98.6%) $13,944
2021 $7,394 (28.3%) $18,736 (71.7%) $26,130
2022 $7,394 (28.3%) $18,736 (71.7%) $26,130
2023 $1,159 (6.7%) $16,103 (93.3%) $17,262
2024 $1,480 (6.7%) $20,712 (93.3%) $22,193

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brussels High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 390th of 701 High schoolsRanks 105th of 699 High schools
 40.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Brussels High School)28.640
 11.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Brussels CUSD 42)28.640
 11.4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Brussels High School)28.530
 1.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Brussels CUSD 42)28.530
 1.5%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Brussels High School)2080
 60%
   End of Course Science (Brussels CUSD 42)2080
 60%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students7457
 23%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic13
 200%
Pacific Islander00
White7152
 26.8%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.2%29.8%
 9.4%

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Brussels High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Brussels Grade School

Students at Brussels High School are 90% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2023-24 school year, 50 students attended Brussels High School.


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