Serving 625 students in grades 6-12, Bell High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 625 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bell High School's student population of 625 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
625 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bell High School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bell High School is 0.33, 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
#1035 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
12%
36%
Black
2%
21%
White
81%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bell High School's ranking?
Bell High School is ranked #1035 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bell High School often compared to?
Bell High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trenton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell High School?
The graduation rate of Bell High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Bell High School?
625 students attend Bell High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bell High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bell High School?
Bell High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bell High School offer ?
Bell High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Bell High School part of?
Bell High School is part of Gilchrist School District.
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