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 1,244 students in grades 9-12, Bethel Park High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 12% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,244 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 30% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 88% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bethel Park High School's attendance zone covers the entire Bethel Park school district, encompassing approximately 11.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 3.2 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bethel Park High School's student population of 1,244 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,244 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1908
Campus Size
12 acres
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Bethel Park High School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 2733 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Hawks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel Park High School's ranking?
Bethel Park High School is ranked #515 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bethel Park High School often compared to?
Bethel Park High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Bethel Park High School?
1,244 students attend Bethel Park High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bethel Park High School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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
2 10/10/2025
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.
5 10/10/2025
The teachers at BP are fun and make and motivate me to push through tests.
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