- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Tipp City, OH
Bethel High School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390486103314
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Tipp City · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Tipp City, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Bethel High School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+36 students YoY 390486103314 · Tipp City, OH High · MID · TRAD
521 enr · 24.8:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Bethel Elementary School (944 students)
Bethel High School grew from 455 students in 2022-23 to 491 in 2023-24 (+7.9%). Teacher FTE added 21.6 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bethel High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bethel Element
Bethel Elementary School
944 students
- Bethel Middle
Bethel Middle School
526 students
- This school
Bethel High School
521 students
What this shows Bethel High School reports 521 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel High School compares
Bethel High School is a growing 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 36% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▲ 21% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 521 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
521
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.0%
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
$9,966
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 521 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.8%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Asian 1.9%
Largest group: White at 85.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Bethel High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Local reports $9,966 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 Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethel Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Tipp City
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 (~521 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel High School
How many students attend Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has 521 students enrolled. It is a high school in Tipp City, OH. CCD year-over-year: 455 (2022-23) → 491 (2023-24), up 36.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel High School is 24.8:1, which is 36% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel High School?
38.2% of students at Bethel High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel High School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel High School is White at 85.8% of enrollment, in Tipp City, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Tipp City?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Tipp City, 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 Tipp City on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Local?
Besides Bethel High School, Bethel Local also operates Bethel Elementary School (944 students) and Bethel Middle School (526 students). See the Bethel Local district page for the complete list.