- Enrollment
- 489
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellaire, OH
Bellaire High School
Federal NCES profile for Bellaire High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390435700135
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellaire High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bellaire · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellaire High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bellaire, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Bellaire High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 390435700135 · Bellaire, OH High · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 13.5:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellaire Elementary School (489 students)
Bellaire High School held near 289 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 23.5 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellaire High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bellaire Eleme
Bellaire Elementary School
489 students
- Bellaire Middl
Bellaire Middle School
368 students
- This school
Bellaire High School
310 students
What this shows Bellaire High School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellaire High School compares
Bellaire High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 26% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 22% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% below state mean
Top 17% in Ohio - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,895
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 310 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Bellaire High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellaire Local reports $14,895 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellaire High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellaire Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellaire High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bellaire High School
How many students attend Bellaire High School?
Bellaire High School has 310 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellaire, OH. CCD year-over-year: 301 (2022-23) → 289 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire High School is 13.5:1, which is 26% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellaire High School?
38.5% of students at Bellaire High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellaire High School?
The largest demographic group at Bellaire High School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Bellaire, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellaire High School?
Bellaire High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellaire High School rank among public schools in Bellaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bellaire, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bellaire Local?
Besides Bellaire High School, Bellaire Local also operates Bellaire Elementary School (489 students) and Bellaire Middle School (368 students). See the Bellaire Local district page for the complete list.