Bethel High School in Bethel, CT

At a glance

Reported students

1,097

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

80.42

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Connecticut high enrollment

77th percentile

Compared with 209 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

652

Bethel High School: 1,097 reported students.

State peer staffing position

82nd percentile

13.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,006
Teachers (FTE): 84.2
Student–teacher ratio: 11.9:1

What the reported data says about Bethel High School

Bethel High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bethel. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Bethel School District. NCES reports 1,097 students for 2024–25.

Among 209 high schools in Connecticut with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 650 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, above the Connecticut median of 11.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (26.4%). English learners represent 3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 20 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bethel High School

1How do the reported 13.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 80.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 3%
Students with disabilities: 12.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 31.7%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 2
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White57%
Hispanic26.4%
Black4.2%
Asian6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Multiracial3.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

20 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bethel Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

758 reported students

Ralph M. T. Johnson School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

652 reported students

Frank A. Berry School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

378 reported students

Anna H. Rockwell School

Elementary · Grades KG–02

303 reported students

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Public schools near Bethel High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Henry Abbott Technical High School High · Connecticut Technical Education and Career System	09–12	721	4 mi
Danbury High School High · Danbury School District	09–12	3,612	4.8 mi
Joel Barlow High School High · Regional School District 09	09–12	698	6.1 mi
Newtown High School High · Newtown School District	09–12	1,254	6.7 mi
Brookfield High School High · Brookfield School District	09–12	849	7 mi
Ridgefield High School High · Ridgefield School District	09–12	1,411	8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Bethel High School

What grades does Bethel High School serve?

Bethel High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bethel School District.

How many students attend Bethel High School?

Bethel High School reported 1,097 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 209 Connecticut high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,006 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bethel High School?

The calculated ratio is 13.6:1, based on 1,097 students and 80.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Connecticut median for the same school level is 11.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bethel High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bethel High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bethel School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bethel High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

31.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bethel High School in?

Bethel High School is part of Bethel School District, based in Bethel, CT, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bethel High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Henry Abbott Technical High School (4 mi), Danbury High School (4.8 mi), Joel Barlow High School (6.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.