BELL HIGH SCHOOL

BELL HIGH SCHOOL is a Title I public high school that is part of the GILCHRIST school district, located in BELL, FL with about 656 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, BELL HIGH SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

BELL HIGH SCHOOL, located at 930 S. Main St. in Bell, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the rural community within the Gilchrist County School District. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, typically fostering a close-knit environment where students, faculty, and families maintain strong connections. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or seek vocational training.

Beyond its core curriculum, BELL HIGH SCHOOL places a significant emphasis on student development through extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens. Residents and prospective families can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through their official website hosted by the Gilchrist County School District.

For more information, contact BELL HIGH SCHOOL at (352) 463-3232 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

930 S MAIN ST
BELL, FL 32619-2388
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BELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in BELL, FL with about 656 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
GILCHRIST
Total Students:
656
Teachers:
44
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 656 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BELL HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
87.2%
Hispanic/Latino
8.1%
Two or more races
3.4%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.3%

Female
51.5%
Male
48.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.