Bethel High School

www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/bethel_high_school

1,063 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bethel High School, located at 300 Whittlesey Drive in Bethel, Connecticut, serves as the singular public high school for the Bethel Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, personal growth, and community engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the institution aims to prepare its students for a variety of post-secondary pathways, including higher education, vocational training, and the workforce.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Bethel High School provides a diverse range of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletic programs, student organizations, and arts initiatives. These programs are designed to promote leadership, teamwork, and social responsibility among the student body. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a supportive school culture, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded, informed citizens who are prepared to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

1,063

Total Students

84.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	659
Hispanic	250
Black	41
Asian	75
Two or More	23
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	2

White
659 (62.1 %)
Hispanic
250 (23.6 %)
Asian
75 (7.1 %)
Black
41 (3.9 %)
Two or More
23 (2.2 %)
American Indian
11 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bethel School District
Phone:	(203)794-8600
Website:	http://www.bethel.k12.ct.us/schools/bethel_high_school
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,063
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* 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 9 281

Grade 10 298

Grade 11 244

Grade 12 240