Jesse M. Bethel High

1,481 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Jesse M. Bethel High School, located in Vallejo, California, serves as a comprehensive public secondary institution within the Vallejo City Unified School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances academic rigor with extracurricular opportunities. With a campus situated in the Ascot Parkway area, the school strives to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jesse M. Bethel High offers a variety of programs designed to engage students in athletics, performing arts, and career-technical education. The school actively works to build community spirit and encourages student involvement in leadership and service organizations. By emphasizing both personal development and academic achievement, the school aims to cultivate a culture of inclusivity and resilience, ensuring that its students are equipped with the skills and perspective necessary to contribute positively to their community.

1,481

Total Students

68.2

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jesse M. Bethel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	631
Black	341
Asian	327
Two or More	66
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	21

Hispanic
631 (42.6 %)
Black
341 (23.0 %)
Asian
327 (22.1 %)
White
92 (6.2 %)
Two or More
66 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Vallejo City Unified
Phone:	(707)556-5700
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	768
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	329

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 371

Grade 10 381

Grade 11 380

Grade 12 349