Bellmont Senior High School

North Adams Community Schools
1000 North Adams Dr
Decatur, IN 46733
641 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bellmont Senior High School, located in Decatur, Indiana, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the North Adams Community Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to both academic achievement and a robust extracurricular program, acting as a central hub for the local community. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary education and the workforce, emphasizing a blend of core academic subjects, vocational training, and elective opportunities that cater to diverse student interests.

Beyond the classroom, Bellmont High School maintains a strong reputation for its athletic programs and student organizations, which play a significant role in fostering school spirit and community engagement. As the home of the Braves, the school provides students with numerous opportunities to participate in competitive sports, performing arts, and service-oriented clubs. By balancing traditional scholastic rigor with a wide array of student development initiatives, Bellmont seeks to create a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community pride among its student body.
641
Total Students
47.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
31.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    548 (85.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    65 (10.1 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    8 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    5 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
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: No
District: North Adams Community Schools
Phone: (260)724-7121
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 641
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 47.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 179
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* 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 9 169
Grade 10 163
Grade 11 150
Grade 12 158
Ungraded 1
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Adams Central High School
Adams Central Community Schools
374 Students
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772 (6.4 miles away)
High School 9th - 12th