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#1976 of 3,441 schools in OH
Bellefontaine High School
High School · Bellefontaine City · Bellefontaine, OH
A Bellefontaine City high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 E Lake Ave, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
- Math 42% proficient (2021)
- Reading 67% proficient (2021)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bellefontaine High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bellefontaine 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated903/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellefontaine), 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
$64,217
Median home value
$183,000
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
16.9%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
13.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 43311; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Ohio Hi-pointEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–12 | 2.4 mi | 451 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellefontaine City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,845NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bellefontaine High School is listed in Bellefontaine City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellefontaine High School
Bellefontaine High School is a public high school in Bellefontaine, OH, part of Bellefontaine City, serving approximately 655 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,976 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellefontaine High School
What grades does Bellefontaine High School serve?
Bellefontaine High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Bellefontaine High School?
Bellefontaine High School has an enrollment of approximately 655 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellefontaine High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellefontaine High School rank in OH?
Bellefontaine High School ranks #1,976 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Bellefontaine High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellefontaine High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Bellefontaine High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellefontaine High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is Bellefontaine High School a charter school?
No, Bellefontaine High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellefontaine High School a Title I school?
No, Bellefontaine High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellefontaine High School?
49.6% of students at Bellefontaine 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
- 655
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Logan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (937) 593-0545
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 43311)
- 20,074
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 43311; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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