Enrollment
402
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bethel, OH
Bethel Tate High School
Federal NCES profile for Bethel Tate High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 390463102505
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bethel Tate High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Bethel · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bethel Tate High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Tate High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bethel, OH.
School address
District: Bethel-Tate Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390463102505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bethel Tate High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bethel Tate High School
Bethel Tate High School is a mid-sized high school in Bethel, Ohio, enrolling 402 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Ohio schools and 23% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 402 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 628 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #247.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 12/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bethel-Tate Local spends $11,707 per pupil, 20% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 123 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 402 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bick Primary Elementary School (338 students) and Hill Intermediate Elementary School (308 students) alongside Bethel Tate 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 Tate High School compares
Bethel Tate High School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.3:1 | ▲ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▲ 26% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 86% in Ohio - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.9%
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
$11,707
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 65 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 30.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 94.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%
Two or More 1.7%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 94.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.5, Bethel Tate High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel-Tate Local, which includes Bethel Tate High School.
$11,707
Per student
-20%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 55.6%
Federal 13.9%
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 Tate High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bick Primary Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hill Intermediate Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethel-Tate Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bethel Tate High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 308
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bethel Tate High School
How many students attend Bethel Tate High School?
Bethel Tate High School has 402 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bethel, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Tate High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Tate High School is 22.3:1, which is 23% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bethel Tate High School?
39.7% of students at Bethel Tate High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bethel Tate High School?
The largest demographic group at Bethel Tate High School is White at 94.0% of enrollment, in Bethel, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bethel Tate High School?
Bethel Tate High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bethel Tate High School rank among public schools in Bethel?
By Resource Investment Index, Bethel Tate High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Bethel, 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 Bethel on the city page.
Is Bethel Tate High School a good school?
Bethel Tate High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Ohio schools. 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-Tate Local?
Besides Bethel Tate High School, Bethel-Tate Local also operates Bick Primary Elementary School (338 students), Hill Intermediate Elementary School (308 students), and Bethel-Tate Middle School (298 students). See the Bethel-Tate Local district page for the complete list.
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