Clear Fork High School

987 State Route 97 E
Bellville, OH 44813

465 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Clear Fork High School, located in Bellville, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Clear Fork Valley Local School District. Nestled in a rural community, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment where staff and faculty emphasize both academic achievement and the development of strong character. The school typically serves students in grades 9 through 12, offering a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Clear Fork High School maintains an active campus culture centered on the "Colts" mascot. The institution places significant value on extracurricular involvement, including a wide array of athletic programs, music and arts departments, and various student-led clubs. By balancing a traditional academic focus with community-oriented events and competitive sports, the school strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages student engagement and school pride within the Richland County area.

465

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Clear Fork High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	12
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
440 (94.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (2.6 %)
Two or More
9 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Clear Fork Valley Local
Phone:	(419)886-2601
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	465
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	215
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 9 151

Grade 10 113

Grade 11 103

Grade 12 98