- Enrollment
- 758
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 090027000024
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 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 47/100 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
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Bethel High School held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 84.0 → 83.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 090027000024 · Bethel, CT High · MID · TRAD
1,097 enr · 13.1:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Middle School (758 students)
Bethel High School held near 1,083 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 84.0 → 83.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Bethel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bethel High School
1,097 students
- Bethel Middle
Bethel Middle School
758 students
- Ralph M. T. Jo
Ralph M. T. Johnson School
652 students
- Frank a. Berry 378
Frank a. Berry School
378 students
- Anna H. Rockwe 303
Anna H. Rockwell School
303 students
What this shows Bethel High School reports 1,097 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel High School compares
Bethel High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,338
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
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.
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
District finance for Bethel School District reports $21,338 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,097 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,063 (2022-23) → 1,083 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 47/100 (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 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.
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.