Bellevue High School is a public high school in Bellevue, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Bellevue City School District. Athletic teams are known as the Redmen and Lady Redmen. A long time member of the Northern Ohio League, Bellevue joined the Sandusky Bay Conference in 2017.
Serving 521 students in grades 9-12, Bellevue 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellevue High School serves the entire Bellevue, OH district, encompassing an area of approximately 115.2 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellevue High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bellevue High School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
Bellevue 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 Bellevue High School is 0.17, 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
#1644 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
n/a
17%
White
91%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.5%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellevue High School's ranking?
Bellevue High School is ranked #1644 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bellevue High School often compared to?
Bellevue High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norwalk High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellevue High School?
The graduation rate of Bellevue High School is 95%, which is higher than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bellevue High School?
521 students attend Bellevue High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bellevue High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellevue High School?
Bellevue High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bellevue High School offer ?
Bellevue High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bellevue High School part of?
Bellevue High School is part of Bellevue City School District.
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