Bell County High School

9824 US Highway 25 E
Pineville, KY 40977

695 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

695

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell County High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	681
Hispanic	3
Black	8
Two or More	3

White
681 (98.0 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.4 %)
Two or More
3 (0.4 %)

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:	Bell County
Phone:	(606)337-7061
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	695
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	427
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 9 187

Grade 10 173

Grade 11 167

Grade 12 167

Ungraded 1