- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellefonte, PA
Bellefonte Area Hs
Federal NCES profile for Bellefonte Area Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420324001343
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellefonte Area Hs earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bellefonte · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 13.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellefonte Area Hs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefonte Area Hs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bellefonte, PA.
School address
District: Bellefonte Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420324001343 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Bellefonte Area Hs held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 420324001343 · Bellefonte, PA High · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 14.2:1 · 13.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Bellefonte Area Ms (591 students)
Bellefonte Area Hs held near 844 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 60.8 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bellefonte Area Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bellefonte Area Hs
850 students
- Bellefonte Are
Bellefonte Area Ms
591 students
- Marion-Walker
Marion-Walker El Sch
353 students
- Bellefonte El 318
Bellefonte El Sch
318 students
- Benner El Sch 252
Benner El Sch
252 students
- Pleasant Gap E 215
Pleasant Gap El Sch
215 students
What this shows Bellefonte Area Hs reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bellefonte Area Hs compares
Bellefonte Area Hs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.9% | ▼ 76% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 65% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.5%
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
$18,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
109
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 91.2%
Two or More 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Bellefonte Area Hs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bellefonte Area Sd reports $18,274 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bellefonte Area Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellefonte Area Ms | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marion-Walker El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellefonte El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Benner El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant Gap El Sch | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellefonte Area Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 318
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bellefonte Area Hs
How many students attend Bellefonte Area Hs?
Bellefonte Area Hs has 850 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellefonte, PA. CCD year-over-year: 847 (2022-23) → 844 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefonte Area Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefonte Area Hs is 14.2:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellefonte Area Hs?
13.9% of students at Bellefonte Area Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellefonte Area Hs?
The largest demographic group at Bellefonte Area Hs is White at 91.2% of enrollment, in Bellefonte, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellefonte Area Hs?
Bellefonte Area Hs 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 Bellefonte Area Hs rank among public schools in Bellefonte?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellefonte Area Hs ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bellefonte, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bellefonte on the city page.
What other schools are in Bellefonte Area Sd?
Besides Bellefonte Area Hs, Bellefonte Area Sd also operates Bellefonte Area Ms (591 students), Marion-Walker El Sch (353 students), and Bellefonte El Sch (318 students). See the Bellefonte Area Sd district page for the complete list.