Bellmont Senior High School

Summary:

Bellmont Senior High School is a public high school located in Decatur, Indiana, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 641. The school is part of the North Adams Community Schools district, which is ranked 124 out of 381 districts in Indiana and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bellmont Senior High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in Indiana, ranking 64th out of 431 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the SAT and ILEARN, is notably strong, with students outperforming the state and district averages in several subject areas. Bellmont Senior High School has maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 90.4% to 96.1% over the past five years, which are significantly higher than the state and district averages. While the school has a predominantly white student population, it has seen a gradual increase in the percentage of Hispanic students over the past few years.

When compared to nearby schools, such as South Side High School and Wayne High School, Bellmont Senior High School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population. Bellmont Senior High School's strong performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and white students, suggests that the school is providing an equitable educational experience and supporting the academic success of all its students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1000 North Adams Dr
       Decatur, IN  46733


(260) 724-7121

District: North Adams Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
55th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,427 Help


Feeder schools for Bellmont Senior High School:

Elementary:    Bellmont Elementary
Middle:    Bellmont Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  641

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.5%
Hispanic:
10.1%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bellmont Senior High School ranks better than 87.2% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.8. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bellmont Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.5%), Hispanic (10.1%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bellmont Senior High School is 13.4. (See more...)
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Compare Bellmont Senior High School employs 47.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bellmont Senior High School is $13,427.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bellmont Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bellmont Senior High School 55th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Bellmont Senior High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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North Adams Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Adams Community Schools 123rd of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bellmont Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Bellmont Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 59.59 158th 349 54.7%
2006 60.15 152nd 349 56.4%
2007 63.48 140th 354 60.5%
2008 66.66 113th 360 68.6%
2009 78.17 56th 364 84.6%
2010 67.63 49th 362 86.5%
2011 62.93 80th 364 78.0%
2012 61.62 80th 373 78.6%
2013 56.70 98th 353 72.2%
2014 35.60 245th 379 35.4%
2015 61.65 106th 400 73.5%
2016 79.42 38th 394 90.4%
2017 77.05 50th 380 86.8%
2018 73.00 76th 385 80.3%
2019 62.92 103rd 389 73.5%
2021 57.29 128th 388 67.0%
2022 81.78 61st 409 85.1%
2023 74.73 60th 398 84.9%
2024 76.80 55th 431 87.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bellmont Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 73.05 43rd 285 84.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bellmont Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.10 37th 379 90.2%
2024 59.78 116th 377 69.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bellmont Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 71.59 66th 388 83.0%
2024 76.49 55th 392 86.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bellmont Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.38 53rd 383 86.2%
2024 73.32 66th 392 83.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bellmont Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.21 141st 164 14.0%
2023 77.02 33rd 166 80.1%
2024 77.65 32nd 184 82.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bellmont Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 82.36 55th 378 85.4%
2023 66.27 77th 375 79.5%
2024 72.76 57th 381 85.0%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bellmont Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 878 0 1 62 1 n/a n/a 0 942
1989 899 0 1 56 1 n/a n/a 0 957
1990 861 2 1 46 1 n/a n/a 0 911
1991 879 1 5 36 2 n/a n/a 0 923
1992 888 1 2 31 0 n/a n/a 0 922
1993 869 1 1 33 0 n/a n/a 0 904
1994 880 0 3 42 1 n/a n/a 0 926
1995 866 6 1 57 0 n/a n/a 1 931
1996 866 6 1 57 0 n/a n/a 1 931
1997 874 6 1 51 0 n/a n/a 3 935
1998 875 5 2 44 0 n/a n/a 0 926
1999 895 5 1 55 0 n/a n/a 0 956
2000 909 4 0 53 1 n/a n/a 0 967
2001 864 3 1 56 2 n/a n/a 0 926
2002 828 1 1 49 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2003 828 1 1 49 2 n/a n/a 0 881
2004 815 1 3 52 3 n/a n/a 0 874
2005 844 2 5 56 0 n/a n/a 0 907
2006 849 3 4 54 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2007 818 1 6 50 2 n/a n/a 17 894
2008 815 2 6 51 5 n/a n/a 28 907
2009 743 2 5 52 5 n/a n/a 31 838
2010 715 5 4 60 6 n/a n/a 34 824
2011 686 12 1 89 12 0 1 0 801
2012 645 11 2 85 8 0 4 0 755
2013 650 11 2 93 8 1 7 0 772
2014 630 10 4 89 9 1 4 0 747
2015 594 6 3 86 7 0 8 0 704
2016 590 5 6 89 8 0 9 0 707
2017 571 6 6 88 8 0 12 0 691
2018 558 9 4 82 5 0 16 0 674
2019 573 12 5 80 3 0 19 0 692
2020 571 4 4 74 3 0 18 0 674
2021 537 8 4 76 1 0 21 0 647
2022 538 6 7 70 1 1 18 0 641
2023 548 8 5 65 1 2 12 0 641

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bellmont Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 942 48.4 19.4 6.6
1989 957 49.0 19.5 6.5
1990 911 47.6 19.1 3.5
1991 923 50.9 18.1 6.6
1992 922 53.8 17.1 1.6
1993 904 52.9 17.1 9.6
1994 926 55.5 16.7 10.2
1995 931 54.7 17.0 10.6
1996 931 54.7 17.0 10.6
1997 935 59.8 15.6 13.9
1998 926 59.0 15.7 4.5
1999 956 60.8 15.7 6.4
2000 967 62.0 15.6 9
2001 926 60.5 15.3 8.5
2002 881 53.9 16.3 10.9
2003 881 53.9 16.3 10.9
2004 874 57.2 15.3 12.2
2005 907 52.8 17.2 12.6
2006 910 51.6 17.6 15.1
2007 894 n/a n/a 17.2
2008 907 56.4 16.1 18.1
2009 838 54.7 15.3 25.3
2010 824 48.1 17.1 33
2011 801 45.2 17.7 33.7
2012 755 52.0 14.5 33.6
2013 772 52.0 14.8 35.6
2014 747 52.0 14.3 35.2
2015 704 50.0 14.0 36.4
2016 707 47.0 15.0 37.8
2017 691 47.1 14.6 32.1
2018 674 49.2 13.6 34.4
2019 692 49.3 14.0 35.5
2020 674 47.9 14.0 32
2021 647 46.2 14.0 33.8
2022 641 52.0 12.3 33.1
2023 641 47.5 13.4 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bellmont Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 942 48.4 19.4 6.6
1989 957 49.0 19.5 6.5
1990 911 47.6 19.1 3.5
1991 923 50.9 18.1 6.6
1992 922 53.8 17.1 1.6
1993 904 52.9 17.1 9.6
1994 926 55.5 16.7 10.2
1995 931 54.7 17.0 10.6
1996 931 54.7 17.0 10.6
1997 935 59.8 15.6 13.9
1998 926 59.0 15.7 4.5
1999 956 60.8 15.7 6.4
2000 967 62.0 15.6 9
2001 926 60.5 15.3 8.5
2002 881 53.9 16.3 10.9
2003 881 53.9 16.3 10.9
2004 874 57.2 15.3 12.2
2005 907 52.8 17.2 12.6
2006 910 51.6 17.6 15.1
2007 894 n/a n/a 17.2
2008 907 56.4 16.1 18.1
2009 838 54.7 15.3 25.3
2010 824 48.1 17.1 33
2011 801 45.2 17.7 33.7
2012 755 52.0 14.5 33.6
2013 772 52.0 14.8 35.6
2014 747 52.0 14.3 35.2
2015 704 50.0 14.0 36.4
2016 707 47.0 15.0 37.8
2017 691 47.1 14.6 32.1
2018 674 49.2 13.6 34.4
2019 692 49.3 14.0 35.5
2020 674 47.9 14.0 32
2021 647 46.2 14.0 33.8
2022 641 52.0 12.3 33.1
2023 641 47.5 13.4 34

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bellmont Senior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,396 (13.4%) $9,048 (86.6%) $10,443
2020 $1,238 (10.9%) $10,082 (89.1%) $11,320
2021 $1,846 (14.5%) $10,923 (85.5%) $12,768
2022 $2,597 (19.3%) $10,830 (80.7%) $13,427

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bellmont Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 389 High schoolsRanks 60th of 398 High schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Bellmont Senior High School)44.554.6
 10.1%
   End of Course Biology (North Adams Community Schools)44.554.6
 10.1%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students692641
 7.4%
African American128
 33.3%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian55
Hispanic8065
 18.8%
Pacific Islander02
White573548
 4.4%
Two or More Races1912
 36.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.5%34%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bellmont Senior High School

Bellmont Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bellmont Elementary
Middle : Bellmont Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 641 students attended Bellmont Senior High School.

Bellmont Senior High School ranks 55th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Bellmont Senior High School are 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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