Bethlehem Central Senior High School serves 1,444 students in grades 9-12.
Bethlehem Central Senior High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥99% (which is higher than the New York state average of 55%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 62%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,444 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in NY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥99% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethlehem Central Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bethlehem Central Senior High School's student population of 1,444 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 111 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,444 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
111 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bethlehem Central Senior High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 4,093 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bethlehem Central Senior High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 4093 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥99%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
3%
17%
White
84%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
83%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethlehem Central Senior High School's ranking?
Bethlehem Central Senior High School is ranked #130 out of 4,093 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New York.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥99% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% NY state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% NY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethlehem Central Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bethlehem Central Senior High School is 97%, which is higher than the New York state average of 83%.
How many students attend Bethlehem Central Senior High School?
1,444 students attend Bethlehem Central Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Bethlehem Central Senior High School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethlehem Central Senior High School?
Bethlehem Central Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 12:1.
What grades does Bethlehem Central Senior High School offer ?
Bethlehem Central Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethlehem Central Senior High School part of?
Bethlehem Central Senior High School is part of Bethlehem Central School District.
School Reviews
5 9/12/2012
The people from Bethlehem are pretty smart and go to good colleges so your child will have a good future. There are a lot of activites a student can do and the school is very good at sports, music and art. The schools are big and clean and have a lot of materials to use.
5 8/18/2009
I've got to say, though I've had some rough times with counseling here, I've had a great experience. The administration and faculty are always willing to go out of their way to help the students. A great town to go to school in. A bit secluded, and easy to get too comfortable in, but very open and welcoming. Shout out to the BCHS Lab School for doing such a great job. They deserve some recognition for all their work.
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