- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Hampton, VA
Bethel High
Federal NCES profile for Bethel High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510180000731
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel High earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median. It is also one of the largest schools in Virginia.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Hampton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel High has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hampton, VA.
School address
District: Hampton City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510180000731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Bethel High held near 1,802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 119.3 → 114.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+25 students YoY 510180000731 · Hampton, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,769 enr · 14.9:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kecoughtan High (1,553 students)
Bethel High held near 1,802 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+25 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 119.3 → 114.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Bethel High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bethel High
1,769 students
- Kecoughtan Hig
Kecoughtan High
1,553 students
- George P. Phen
George P. Phenix Elementary
1,438 students
- Phoebus High
Phoebus High
1,391 students
- Hampton High
Hampton High
1,301 students
- Hunter B. Andr
Hunter B. Andrews
1,081 students
What this shows Bethel High reports 1,769 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bethel High compares
Bethel High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 49% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,769 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,769
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Virginia - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$15,034
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
318
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 66.5%
White 15.1%
Two or More 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 66.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Bethel High is about as mixed as the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 26
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hampton City Public Schools reports $15,034 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bethel High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kecoughtan High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George P. Phenix Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phoebus High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hampton High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hunter B. Andrews | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,438
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 1,391
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,301
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar high schools in Hampton
3 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 (~1,769 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bethel High
How many students attend Bethel High?
Bethel High has 1,769 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hampton, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,777 (2022-23) → 1,802 (2023-24), nearly flat (+25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel High is 14.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel High?
86.0% of students at Bethel High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel High?
The largest demographic group at Bethel High is African American at 66.5% of enrollment, in Hampton, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel High?
Bethel High has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 rank among high schools in Hampton?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel High ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Hampton, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Hampton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hampton City Public Schools?
Besides Bethel High, Hampton City Public Schools also operates Kecoughtan High (1,553 students), George P. Phenix Elementary (1,438 students), and Phoebus High (1,391 students). See the Hampton City Public Schools district page for the complete list.