BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL

bhs.hdsb.org/

415 Students

Other Pre-K - 12th

School Overview

Bethlehem High School, located in Bonifay, Florida, serves as a focal point for the local Holmes County community. As a small, rural public school, it emphasizes a close-knit academic environment where faculty and staff focus on personalized instruction and student development. The school provides a traditional secondary education curriculum, offering core academic subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and vocational opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

The school is part of the Holmes County School District and functions as a pillar of the Bethlehem community, often playing a central role in local spirit and school-community partnerships. By maintaining a focus on small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere, Bethlehem High aims to foster student success through dedicated mentorship and a commitment to preparing graduates for their post-secondary paths, whether in college, trade programs, or professional careers.

415

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BETHLEHEM HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	388
Hispanic	8
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	13

White
388 (93.5 %)
Two or More
13 (3.1 %)
Hispanic
8 (1.9 %)
Black
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HOLMES
Phone:	(850)547-3621
Website:	http://bhs.hdsb.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 12th
Total Students:	415
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 19

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 21

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 24

Grade 9 45