It is part of Belleville Township High School District.

The growth of the district prompted the local board of education to construct a new campus and divide the student body between the two schools.

The newly commissioned Belleville Area College (now Southwestern Illinois College) occupied half of the campus while the new high school occupied the other.

Enrollment in the school increased rapidly and the college was forced to move to a new location.

[4] The school established a "Lancer Wall of Fame" to recognize noteworthy alumni, faculty, support staff and community members.