Bethel High School is a high school located in Bethel Acres, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It serves approximately 400 students and is part of the Bethel School District.
Serving 349 students in grades 9-12, Bethel High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 349 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethel High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Shawnee, OK, covering approximately 55.1 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 3.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 7.5 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bethel High School's student population of 349 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
349 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving Excellence In A School Of Excellence!
School Rankings
Bethel High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#182 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
14%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.2%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel High School's ranking?
Bethel High School is ranked #182 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Bethel High School often compared to?
Bethel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tecumseh High School, Shawnee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of Bethel High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 81.2%.
How many students attend Bethel High School?
349 students attend Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Bethel High School students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethel High School offer ?
Bethel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel High School part of?
Bethel High School is part of Bethel School District.
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