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#1451 of 3,441 schools in OH

Top 42% in state

Bellaire High School

High School · Bellaire Local · Bellaire, OH

A Bellaire Local high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

349 35th St, Bellaire, OH 43906

  • Math 47% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 67% proficient (2019)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.5Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency57% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile47th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
District spending per student$14,895
Chronic Absenteeism49.5%

Students at Bellaire High School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency47%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2009–2019), then recovered 20 points since 2016, reaching 57% in 2019.

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 22 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Bellaire High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,099/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellaire), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$41,635

Median home value

$106,200

Median rent

$695/mo

College educated

11.3%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

22.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43906; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics7sports offered
4 boys'·3 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Shadyside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.77–123.2 mi296Compare →
The Bridgeport School District - High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.79–124.0 mi167Compare →
The Linsly SchoolPrivate · tuition8.3private5–124.6 mi446Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Bellaire Local

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bellaire High School is listed in Bellaire Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bellaire High School

Bellaire High School is a public high school in Bellaire, OH, part of Bellaire Local, serving approximately 289 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,451 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bellaire High School

What grades does Bellaire High School serve?

Bellaire High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bellaire High School?

Bellaire High School has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire High School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellaire High School rank in OH?

Bellaire High School ranks #1,451 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Bellaire High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellaire High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bellaire High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellaire High School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is Bellaire High School a charter school?

No, Bellaire High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellaire High School a Title I school?

No, Bellaire High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellaire High School?

69.9% of students at Bellaire High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
289
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Belmont County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.5%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 43906)
7,888
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
48.8
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 43906; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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