Is Bethlehem Central Senior High School a good school?

Yes! Bethlehem Central Senior High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 25 th of 1242 New York high schools.

How many students attend Bethlehem Central Senior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,373 students attended Bethlehem Central Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bethlehem Central Senior High School?

Students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School are 83% White, 8% Asian, 3% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Bethlehem Central Senior High School?

Bethlehem Central Senior High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Eagle Elementary School Elementary : Elsmere Elementary School Elementary : Glenmont Elementary School Elementary : Hamagrael Elementary School Elementary : Slingerlands Elementary School Middle : Bethlehem Central Middle School

Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Summary:

Bethlehem Central Senior High School is a public high school located in Delmar, NY, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,364 students. This exceptional school is part of the Bethlehem Central School District, which is ranked 111 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethlehem Central Senior High School has consistently been ranked among the top 40 high schools in New York for the past 10 years, with a peak ranking of 21 out of 1,228 high schools in 2022-2023, placing it in the top 2% of high schools in the state. The school's students perform exceptionally well on Regents/Common Core exams, with proficiency rates well above the state averages, such as 99.59% proficiency in Regents/Common Core Algebra II, compared to the state average of 74.04%. The school's diverse student population, including significant representation of Asian, African American, and Hispanic students, also performs at very high levels, indicating equitable educational opportunities.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Maple Hill Junior/Senior High School, Bethlehem Central Senior High School stands out as a clear leader, with significantly higher test scores and rankings. The school's consistent excellence, low chronic absenteeism rates, and high graduation rates suggest a strong, sustained commitment to academic excellence, supported by the district's investment of $15,757 per student in 2022-2023, well above the state average.

Detail:

Public 9-12

700 Delaware Ave
Delmar, NY 12054-2436

(518) 439-4921

District: Bethlehem Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 1,242 New York High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,757

Feeder schools for Bethlehem Central Senior High School:

Elementary:	Eagle Elementary School
	Elsmere Elementary School
	Glenmont Elementary School
	Hamagrael Elementary School
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	Slingerlands Elementary School
Middle:	Bethlehem Central Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 1,373

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.4%

Asian:

8.0%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethlehem Central Senior High School ranks better than 98% of high schools in New York. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.81. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Asian (8%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethlehem Central Senior High School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Bethlehem Central Senior High School employs 105.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethlehem Central Senior High School is $15,757.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethlehem Central Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Central Senior High School 25^th of 1242 New York public high schools. (See Bethlehem Central Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Bethlehem Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem Central School District 111^th of 865 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethlehem Central Senior High School

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Rank History for all students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2005	78.98	16^th	935	98.3%
2006	77.36	38^th	986	96.1%
2007	77.37	39^th	1002	96.1%
2008	77.22	45^th	1027	95.6%
2009	78.88	23^rd	1086	97.9%
2010	77.31	66^th	1117	94.1%
2011	80.15	31^st	1165	97.3%
2012	82.77	27^th	1198	97.7%
2013	83.62	25^th	1217	97.9%
2014	80.41	52^nd	1237	95.8%
2015	80.25	61^st	1255	95.1%
2016	86.36	22^nd	1255	98.2%
2017	85.54	39^th	1221	96.8%
2018	83.00	39^th	1210	96.8%
2019	84.35	26^th	1207	97.8%
2022	85.43	37^th	1190	96.9%
2023	87.86	21^st	1228	98.3%
2024	86.81	25^th	1242	98.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.63	1^st	272	99.6%
2024	79.11	37^th	306	87.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	94.80	11^th	565	98.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	76.69	177^th	1095	83.8%
2019	93.13	30^th	1132	97.3%
2022	80.90	111^th	1038	89.3%
2023	93.93	25^th	1130	97.8%
2024	91.27	41^st	1144	96.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	79.53	57^th	1154	95.1%
2019	84.58	36^th	1179	96.9%
2022	79.97	68^th	1101	93.8%
2023	87.14	17^th	1155	98.5%
2024	84.14	30^th	1170	97.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.35	43^rd	1176	96.3%
2019	83.05	36^th	1193	97.0%
2022	85.08	30^th	1155	97.4%
2023	87.61	20^th	1197	98.3%
2024	86.47	22^nd	1219	98.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	82.24	46^th	1176	96.1%
2019	84.26	21^st	1190	98.2%
2022	84.43	37^th	1154	96.8%
2023	87.47	21^st	1191	98.2%
2024	86.20	26^th	1211	97.9%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	70.77	120^th	426	71.8%
2019	78.38	27^th	447	94.0%
2022	79.61	26^th	386	93.3%
2023	82.22	9^th	424	97.9%
2024	79.92	26^th	426	93.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	87.98	27^th	679	96.0%
2022	89.13	27^th	593	95.4%
2023	93.29	9^th	671	98.7%
2024	87.64	36^th	690	94.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	85.26	46^th	791	94.2%
2019	85.68	47^th	815	94.2%
2022	88.38	31^st	760	95.9%
2023	81.71	83^rd	851	90.2%
2024	91.74	17^th	865	98.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bethlehem Central Senior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	77.86	45^th	765	94.1%
2019	79.42	26^th	793	96.7%
2022	78.55	52^nd	738	93.0%
2023	82.40	24^th	776	96.9%
2024	80.67	26^th	781	96.7%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Bethlehem Central Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1114	17	16	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	1155
1990	1100	19	19	4	6	n/a	n/a	0	1148
1991	1103	18	16	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	1147
1992	1100	14	29	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1148
1993	1101	14	20	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1141
1994	1120	4	15	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1143
1995	1275	8	20	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1304
1996	1275	8	20	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1304
1997	1304	9	18	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	1335
1998	1383	11	19	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1415
1999	1460	9	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1487
2000	1499	14	30	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	1549
2001	1495	14	36	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	1552
2002	1500	32	38	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1588
2003	1500	32	38	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1588
2004	1449	35	52	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1554
2005	1549	44	53	20	4	n/a	n/a	0	1670
2006	1565	51	63	39	4	n/a	n/a	0	1722
2007	1598	42	62	47	4	n/a	n/a	0	1753
2008	1504	42	74	44	4	n/a	n/a	4	1672
2009	1498	30	69	52	4	n/a	n/a	3	1656
2010	1554	44	76	49	5	n/a	n/a	4	1732
2011	1520	39	73	47	4	0	12	0	1695
2012	1498	35	79	45	4	0	10	0	1671
2013	1511	40	83	35	3	0	14	0	1686
2014	1434	35	84	38	1	0	13	0	1605
2015	1455	37	100	42	1	0	2	0	1637
2016	1429	45	106	45	0	0	10	0	1635
2017	1398	45	117	59	0	1	10	0	1630
2018	1378	41	112	57	0	1	15	0	1604
2019	1328	40	106	60	0	0	25	0	1559
2020	1277	39	103	61	0	0	21	0	1501
2021	1218	40	113	52	0	0	21	0	1444
2022	1207	41	107	45	0	0	21	0	1421
2023	1148	44	109	40	0	0	23	0	1364
2024	1145	41	110	45	0	0	32	0	1373

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 Bethlehem Central Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1155	85.9	13.4	n/a
1990	1148	84.1	13.6	n/a
1991	1147	83.9	13.6	n/a
1992	1148	83.2	13.7	n/a
1993	1141	78.7	14.5	n/a
1994	1143	77.5	14.7	2.2
1995	1304	82.6	15.8	1.7
1996	1304	82.6	15.8	1.7
1997	1335	87.5	15.3	1.4
1998	1415	93.2	15.2	1.6
1999	1487	95.3	15.6	1.3
2000	1549	104.2	14.9	2.1
2001	1552	102.4	15.2	1.2
2002	1588	108.0	14.7	1.3
2003	1588	108.0	14.7	1.3
2004	1554	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1670	110.3	15.1	1.4
2006	1722	112.0	15.4	1.8
2007	1753	117.5	14.9	2.3
2008	1672	121.4	13.8	4.6
2009	1656	120.9	13.7	5.3
2010	1732	120.4	14.3	5.5
2011	1695	116.6	14.5	6.5
2012	1671	110.2	15.1	7.2
2013	1686	104.2	16.1	7.4
2014	1605	103.2	15.5	5.9
2015	1637	87.0	18.8	9.2
2016	1635	98.0	16.6	10.3
2017	1630	97.5	16.7	11.4
2018	1604	100.0	16.0	11.5
2019	1559	104.8	14.8	12
2020	1501	114.9	13.0	n/a
2021	1444	110.6	13.0	12.9
2022	1421	113.8	12.4	12.1
2023	1364	112.8	12.0	12.8
2024	1373	105.5	13.0	15.1

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 Bethlehem Central Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1155	85.9	13.4	n/a
1990	1148	84.1	13.6	n/a
1991	1147	83.9	13.6	n/a
1992	1148	83.2	13.7	n/a
1993	1141	78.7	14.5	n/a
1994	1143	77.5	14.7	2.2
1995	1304	82.6	15.8	1.7
1996	1304	82.6	15.8	1.7
1997	1335	87.5	15.3	1.4
1998	1415	93.2	15.2	1.6
1999	1487	95.3	15.6	1.3
2000	1549	104.2	14.9	2.1
2001	1552	102.4	15.2	1.2
2002	1588	108.0	14.7	1.3
2003	1588	108.0	14.7	1.3
2004	1554	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	1670	110.3	15.1	1.4
2006	1722	112.0	15.4	1.8
2007	1753	117.5	14.9	2.3
2008	1672	121.4	13.8	4.6
2009	1656	120.9	13.7	5.3
2010	1732	120.4	14.3	5.5
2011	1695	116.6	14.5	6.5
2012	1671	110.2	15.1	7.2
2013	1686	104.2	16.1	7.4
2014	1605	103.2	15.5	5.9
2015	1637	87.0	18.8	9.2
2016	1635	98.0	16.6	10.3
2017	1630	97.5	16.7	11.4
2018	1604	100.0	16.0	11.5
2019	1559	104.8	14.8	12
2020	1501	114.9	13.0	n/a
2021	1444	110.6	13.0	12.9
2022	1421	113.8	12.4	12.1
2023	1364	112.8	12.0	12.8
2024	1373	105.5	13.0	15.1

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.

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