Bethel High School
Tel:
(203)794-8600
- Bethel High School serves 871 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Connecticut state average of 46%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Connecticut state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Bethel High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bethel High School's student population of 871 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 84 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 871 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 84 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bethel High School's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bethel High School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Overall School Rank | #235 out of 968 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 46% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 24% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 74% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.63 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bethel School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bethel High School is Alternative Center For Excellence (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Bethel Middle School (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anna H. Rockwell School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bethel Anna H. Rockwell School Grades: K-3 | 397 students
0.2 miles
400 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8688 0.2 K-3 397 - Bethel Frank A. Berry School Grades: PK-3 | 542 students
0.2 miles
200 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8680 0.2 PK-3 542 - Bethel Ralph M. T. Johnson School Grades: 4-5 | 479 students
0.3 miles
500 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8700 0.3 4-5 479 - Bethel Bethel Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 683 students
0.4 miles
600 Whittlesey Dr.
Bethel, CT 06801
(203)794-8663 0.4 6-8 683 - Danbury Shelter Rock School Grades: PK-5 | 545 students
1.6 miles
2 Crows Nest Rd.
Danbury, CT 06810
(203)797-4777 1.6 PK-5 545
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