Enrollment
1,097
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethel, CT
Bethel High School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090027000024
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel High School has class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT.
School address
District: Bethel School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090027000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
84.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 12.1:1 Connecticut avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethel High School compares with Connecticut and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethel High School
Bethel High School is a large high school in Bethel, Connecticut, enrolling 1,097 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Connecticut schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Connecticut, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,097 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Connecticut schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 60/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 20 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bethel School District also operates Bethel Middle School (758 students) and Ralph M. T. Johnson School (652 students) alongside Bethel 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 Bethel High School compares
Bethel High School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 39% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,097 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,097
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 76% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,716
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 57.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.5%
Asian 6.8%
African American 4.2%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Bethel High School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel School District, which includes Bethel High School.
$20,716
Per student
-13%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
+25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.7%
State 26.0%
Federal 6.3%
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 Bethel High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralph M. T. Johnson School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank a. Berry School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Anna H. Rockwell School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,097 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bethel High School
How many students attend Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has 1,097 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethel, CT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel High School is 13.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel High School?
22.3% of students at Bethel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel High School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel High School is White at 57.1% of enrollment, in Bethel, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel High School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bethel, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bethel on the city page.
Is Bethel High School a good school?
Bethel High School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Connecticut schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Connecticut. 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 Bethel School District?
Besides Bethel High School, Bethel School District also operates Bethel Middle School (758 students), Ralph M. T. Johnson School (652 students), and Frank a. Berry School (378 students). See the Bethel School District district page for the complete list.
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