High Schools in Bethel School District

The Bethel School District in Connecticut is home to one standout high school, Bethel High School, which consistently outperforms the state average in academic metrics and has seen its ranking improve in recent years.

Bethel High School is a diverse school, with a student population that is 61.99% White, 23.52% Hispanic, 7.06% Asian, and 3.86% African American. The school's academic performance is strong, with 64.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 52.4%, and 41.1% proficient or better in SAT/Math, compared to the state average of 34.1%. Bethel High School also outperforms the state average in NGSS/Science, with 68.6% of 11th-graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 46.9%.

While 29.63% of Bethel High School students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating economic disadvantage, the school spends $17,572 per student, which is higher than the state average. This suggests the district is committed to providing a high-quality education to students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. Bethel High School's ranking has improved over the past few years, moving from 54th out of 121 schools in 2017-2018 to 39th out of 142 schools in 2022-2023, placing it in the top 27% of high schools in Connecticut.