- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellefontaine, OH
Bellefontaine High School
Federal NCES profile for Bellefontaine High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390435800144
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 57
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellefontaine High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in Bellefontaine · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellefontaine High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Bellefontaine, OH.
School address
District: Bellefontaine City · Ohio
NCES ID 390435800144 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Bellefontaine High School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 390435800144 · Bellefontaine, OH High · MID · TRAD
643 enr · 14.6:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellefontaine Elementary School (616 students)
Bellefontaine High School shrank from 692 students in 2022-23 to 655 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bellefontaine High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bellefontaine High School
643 students
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Elementary School
616 students
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Intermediate School
505 students
- Bellefontaine
Bellefontaine Middle School
465 students
What this shows Bellefontaine High School reports 643 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellefontaine High School compares
Bellefontaine High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▲ 11% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 643 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
643
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 25% in Ohio - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
47.1%
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
$14,845
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 214 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
78
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.8%
Two or More 11.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Bellefontaine High School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellefontaine City reports $14,845 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellefontaine High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefontaine Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bellefontaine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellefontaine High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Bellefontaine
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~643 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellefontaine High School
How many students attend Bellefontaine High School?
Bellefontaine High School has 643 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellefontaine, OH. CCD year-over-year: 692 (2022-23) → 655 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine High School is 14.6:1, which is 20% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 7% 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 Bellefontaine High School?
35.1% of students at Bellefontaine High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellefontaine High School?
The largest demographic group at Bellefontaine High School is White at 78.8% of enrollment, in Bellefontaine, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellefontaine High School?
Bellefontaine High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Bellefontaine High School rank among public schools in Bellefontaine?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefontaine High School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in Bellefontaine, 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 Bellefontaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellefontaine City?
Besides Bellefontaine High School, Bellefontaine City also operates Bellefontaine Elementary School (616 students), Bellefontaine Intermediate School (505 students), and Bellefontaine Middle School (465 students). See the Bellefontaine City district page for the complete list.