Bethel Park High School, also called BPHS, is a four-year, comprehensive high school located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, with an enrollment of 1,391 students in grades 9–12 for the 2018–2019 school year.
Serving 1,291 students in grades 9-12, Bethel Park High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,291 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel Park High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bethel Park High School's student population of 1,291 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,291 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Year Founded
1908
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Bethel Park High School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel Park High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#26 out of 2733 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
3%
14%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Park High School's ranking?
Bethel Park High School is ranked #26 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 88% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethel Park High School?
The graduation rate of Bethel Park High School is 94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bethel Park High School?
1,291 students attend Bethel Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bethel Park High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel Park High School?
Bethel Park High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bethel Park High School offer ?
Bethel Park High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bethel Park High School part of?
Bethel Park High School is part of Bethel Park School District.
School Reviews
5 3/16/2020
The teachers at BP are fun and make and motivate me to push through tests.
2 10/19/2010
The administration at Bethel Park is a complete and total bureaucracy. They only care about what is convenient for them, not for the students themselves. Teachers who actually care are few and far between. It seems like no one cares about anything except football, which gives the football players big heads and makes them think they can get away with murder. Most of the students are disrespectful, trashy, and don't care about their education.
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