Enrollment
843
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellbrook, OH
Bellbrook High School
Federal NCES profile for Bellbrook 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 390472702827
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellbrook High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bellbrook · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 9.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellbrook High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellbrook High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, OH.
School address
District: Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390472702827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.2%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellbrook High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellbrook High School
Bellbrook High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bellbrook, Ohio, enrolling 843 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.2:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 22% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.2% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Ohio average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 91% of state schools at 843 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 331 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #84.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 281 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
16.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local also operates Bell Creek Intermediate School (682 students) and Bellbrook Middle School (665 students) alongside Bellbrook High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bellbrook High School compares
Bellbrook High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.2% | ▼ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 843 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
843
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,002
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 281 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 3.8%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, Bellbrook High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local, which includes Bellbrook High School.
$12,002
Per student
-18%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.6%
State 22.7%
Federal 6.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bellbrook High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Creek Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bellbrook Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen Bell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellbrook High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 535
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~843 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellbrook High School
How many students attend Bellbrook High School?
Bellbrook High School has 843 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellbrook, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellbrook High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellbrook High School is 22.2:1, which is 22% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellbrook High School?
9.2% of students at Bellbrook High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellbrook High School?
The largest demographic group at Bellbrook High School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in Bellbrook, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellbrook High School?
Bellbrook High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellbrook High School rank among public schools in Bellbrook?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellbrook High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bellbrook, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bellbrook on the city page.
Is Bellbrook High School a good school?
Bellbrook High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local?
Besides Bellbrook High School, Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local also operates Bell Creek Intermediate School (682 students), Bellbrook Middle School (665 students), and Stephen Bell Elementary School (535 students). See the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local district page for the complete list.
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