Serving 310 students in grades 9-12, Bellaire High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 310 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellaire High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Bellaire, OH school district, covering approximately 44.1 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 3.6 miles to the nearest edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 9.1 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bellaire High School's student population of 310 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
310 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1876
School Rankings
Bellaire High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellaire High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2276 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
54%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 24-year historical data
Black
5%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
81%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
11%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellaire High School's ranking?
Bellaire High School is ranked #2276 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bellaire High School often compared to?
Bellaire High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like The Bridgeport School District - High School, Martins Ferry High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellaire High School?
The graduation rate of Bellaire High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86.2%.
How many students attend Bellaire High School?
310 students attend Bellaire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bellaire High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellaire High School?
Bellaire High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellaire High School offer ?
Bellaire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellaire High School part of?
Bellaire High School is part of Bellaire Local School District.
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