BELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
Bell County High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bell County school district, located in Pineville, KY with about 720 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade 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 35 teachers, Bell County High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 County High School, located in Pineville, Kentucky, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bell County School District. Situated along US Highway 25 E, the school plays a central role in the local community, fostering an environment dedicated to academic growth, extracurricular engagement, and student development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce, while often emphasizing the importance of local heritage and community values.
Beyond its academic mission, Bell County High School is known for its active school spirit and a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student organizations. These activities are integral to the school experience, helping to build leadership skills and a sense of belonging among the student body. As a pillar of the Pineville area, the school remains committed to providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while contributing positively to the broader community.
For more information, contact Bell County High School at (606) 337-7061 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pineville, KY 40977
(606) 337-7061
BELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Pineville, KY with about 720 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Bell County
- Total Students:
- 720
- Teachers:
- 35.5
- 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:
- Supplemental Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 720 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BELL COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.6%
- Two or more races
- 0.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Asian
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 45.7%
- Male
- 54.3%
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.