Is Bethel Park High School a good school?

Bethel Park High School ranks 104 th of 674 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bethel Park High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,338 students attended Bethel Park High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bethel Park High School?

Students at Bethel Park High School are 91% White, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Bethel Park High School?

Bethel Park High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Elementary : Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Elementary : Bethel Memorial Elementary School Elementary : George Washington Elementary School Elementary : William Penn Elementary School Middle : Independence Middle School Middle : Neil Armstrong 5-6 Middle School

Bethel Park High School

Summary:

Bethel Park High School is a public high school serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12 in the affluent suburb of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, which is part of the highly-ranked Baldwin-Whitehall School District.

Bethel Park High School consistently delivers strong academic results, with high proficiency rates on state assessments that far exceed state averages. In 2022-2023, the school had 45.8% proficiency in Algebra I, 67.6% in Biology, and 78.8% in Literature, compared to the state averages. The school also maintains an impressive 94-96% four-year graduation rate and a low 0.3-0.6% dropout rate. With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.8-14.5, Bethel Park High School provides a more personalized learning environment compared to many nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low percentage of students (13.74-16.22%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a more affluent student population.

When compared to nearby schools, Peters Township High School has a similar racial makeup and academic performance, while Pittsburgh Carrick High School and Brentwood Senior High School have lower proficiency rates and higher percentages of students from low-income backgrounds. Bethel Park High School's consistent high performance, ranking in the top 100-200 high schools in Pennsylvania, is noteworthy and suggests the school is providing a quality education to its students. As the school's diversity has increased slightly in recent years, it will be important to ensure that all students have the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public 9-12

309 Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102-1695

(412) 854-8581

District: Bethel Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
104^th of 674 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12

Feeder schools for Bethel Park High School:

Elementary:	Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
	Benjamin Franklin Elementary School
	Bethel Memorial Elementary School
	George Washington Elementary School
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	William Penn Elementary School
Middle:	Independence Middle School
	Neil Armstrong 5-6 Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.0

Number of students: 1,338

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.5%

Asian:

3.6%

African American:

2.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bethel Park High School ranks better than 84.6% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.23. (See more...)

The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Bethel Park High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.

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

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.5%), Asian (3.6%), African American (2.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Park High School is 14. (See more...)

Compare Bethel Park High School employs 95.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Park High School is $12.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Bethel Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Park High School 104^th of 674 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Bethel Park High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Bethel Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Park School District 50^th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bethel Park High School

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Rank History for all students at Bethel Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile
2003	89.66	32^nd	583	94.5%
2004	91.26	29^th	590	95.1%
2005	86.13	38^th	593	93.6%
2006	81.92	69^th	604	88.6%
2007	84.62	46^th	615	92.5%
2008	82.35	63^rd	621	89.9%
2009	91.08	17^th	632	97.3%
2010	86.13	35^th	649	94.6%
2011	86.35	36^th	660	94.5%
2012	81.92	70^th	664	89.5%
2013	83.75	56^th	591	90.5%
2014	82.93	63^rd	580	89.1%
2015	75.12	158^th	680	76.8%
2016	73.84	183^rd	677	73.0%
2017	73.24	195^th	663	70.6%
2018	77.14	146^th	673	78.3%
2019	82.41	95^th	693	86.3%
2021	79.78	85^th	537	84.2%
2022	89.54	27^th	634	95.7%
2023	81.23	104^th	674	84.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bethel Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.20	159^th	652	75.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Bethel Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.70	124^th	502	75.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bethel Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	42.04	72^nd	112	35.7%

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Rank History for White students at Bethel Park High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	PA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.57	137^th	577	76.3%

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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania 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.

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bethel Park High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	1815	43	25	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	1888
1989	1626	31	24	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1687
1990	1493	30	25	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	1554
1991	1465	27	19	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1518
1992	1450	18	18	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1499
1993	1399	33	22	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1459
1994	1454	27	21	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1503
1995	1511	17	28	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1561
1996	1511	17	28	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	1561
1997	1613	21	29	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	1670
1998	1710	22	28	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1772
1999	1690	30	25	10	2	n/a	n/a	0	1757
2000	1766	26	25	8	2	n/a	n/a	0	1827
2001	1750	24	29	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	1816
2002	1857	18	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1889
2003	1857	18	12	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1889
2004	1874	27	16	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	1919
2005	1887	24	16	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	1937
2006	1754	25	21	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	1812
2007	1735	24	27	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	1797
2008	1728	30	27	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	1799
2009	1667	33	24	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	1732
2010	1675	35	24	6	3	n/a	n/a	1	1744
2011	1651	29	18	8	1	0	4	0	1711
2012	1600	36	16	14	0	0	7	0	1673
2013	1551	36	17	15	0	0	5	0	1624
2014	1484	37	13	18	0	1	8	0	1561
2015	1459	38	16	16	1	1	9	0	1540
2016	1435	39	21	16	1	2	14	0	1528
2017	1414	41	20	16	1	3	15	0	1510
2018	1406	39	19	14	1	3	15	0	1497
2019	1310	37	22	9	0	2	11	0	1391
2020	1297	39	22	9	0	4	10	0	1381
2021	1290	39	28	9	1	3	12	0	1382
2022	1199	46	39	9	4	1	12	0	1310
2023	1211	38	48	12	2	2	25	0	1338

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethel Park High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1888	120.5	15.6	n/a
1989	1687	119.1	14.1	n/a
1990	1554	109.5	14.1	0
1991	1518	108.8	13.9	n/a
1992	1499	107.4	13.9	n/a
1993	1459	93.0	15.7	n/a
1994	1503	100.5	15.0	n/a
1995	1561	104.5	14.9	n/a
1996	1561	104.5	14.9	n/a
1997	1670	106.0	15.8	n/a
1998	1772	110.0	16.1	n/a
1999	1757	111.5	15.8	n/a
2000	1827	111.5	16.4	4.8
2001	1816	114.0	15.9	5
2002	1889	118.8	15.9	4.7
2003	1889	118.8	15.9	4.7
2004	1919	123.3	15.6	5.9
2005	1937	122.3	15.8	4.5
2006	1812	122.3	14.8	4.1
2007	1797	123.3	14.6	4.4
2008	1799	124.9	14.4	4.4
2009	1732	129.1	13.4	5.4
2010	1744	126.3	13.8	6.5
2011	1711	126.0	13.5	7
2012	1673	118.3	14.1	9.3
2013	1624	120.5	13.4	12.6
2014	1561	116.7	13.3	10.9
2015	1540	111.0	13.8	11.4
2016	1528	113.0	13.5	10.8
2017	1510	109.6	13.7	10.9
2018	1497	101.4	14.7	11.4
2019	1391	99.2	14.0	11.6
2020	1381	100.2	13.7	10.4
2021	1382	94.6	14.5	14.7
2022	1310	94.5	13.8	13.7
2023	1338	95.4	14.0	16.2

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 Bethel Park High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1888	120.5	15.6	n/a
1989	1687	119.1	14.1	n/a
1990	1554	109.5	14.1	0
1991	1518	108.8	13.9	n/a
1992	1499	107.4	13.9	n/a
1993	1459	93.0	15.7	n/a
1994	1503	100.5	15.0	n/a
1995	1561	104.5	14.9	n/a
1996	1561	104.5	14.9	n/a
1997	1670	106.0	15.8	n/a
1998	1772	110.0	16.1	n/a
1999	1757	111.5	15.8	n/a
2000	1827	111.5	16.4	4.8
2001	1816	114.0	15.9	5
2002	1889	118.8	15.9	4.7
2003	1889	118.8	15.9	4.7
2004	1919	123.3	15.6	5.9
2005	1937	122.3	15.8	4.5
2006	1812	122.3	14.8	4.1
2007	1797	123.3	14.6	4.4
2008	1799	124.9	14.4	4.4
2009	1732	129.1	13.4	5.4
2010	1744	126.3	13.8	6.5
2011	1711	126.0	13.5	7
2012	1673	118.3	14.1	9.3
2013	1624	120.5	13.4	12.6
2014	1561	116.7	13.3	10.9
2015	1540	111.0	13.8	11.4
2016	1528	113.0	13.5	10.8
2017	1510	109.6	13.7	10.9
2018	1497	101.4	14.7	11.4
2019	1391	99.2	14.0	11.6
2020	1381	100.2	13.7	10.4
2021	1382	94.6	14.5	14.7
2022	1310	94.5	13.8	13.7
2023	1338	95.4	14.0	16.2

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 Bethel Park High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$10 (100.0%)	$10
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$10 (100.0%)	$10
2021	$00 (0.0%)	$10 (100.0%)	$10
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$12 (100.0%)	$12

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethel Park High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 95^th of 693 High schools	Ranks 104^th of 674 High schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Algebra I (Bethel Park High School)	80.6	45.8	34.8%
11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)	63.3	34.1	29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Bethel Park High School)	79.1	67.6	11.5%
11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)	63.2	50.7	12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Bethel Park High School)	88.4	78.8	9.6%
11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)	71.5	65.3	6.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1391	1338	3.8%
African American	37	38	2.7%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	22	48	118.2%
Hispanic	9	12	33.3%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	1310	1211	7.6%
Two or More Races	11	25	127.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.6%	16.2%	4.6%

Schools Near Bethel Park High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2023)	Keystone Exams Biology (2023)	Keystone Exams Literature (2023)	PSSA Math (2023)			PSSA Science (2023)		PSSA English Language Arts (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA Science 8th Grade	PSSA Science All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Bethel Park High School	Public	9-12	309 Church Rd	Bethel Park	15102	Allegheny County	Bethel Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 854-8581	1,338	95	14.0	16.2%	1,211 (90.5%)	38 (2.8%)	12 (0.9%)	48 (3.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	25 (1.9%)	81.2	104^th of 674 public high schools	84.6%		89.5	27^th of 634 public high schools	95.7%	77	45.8	67.6	78.8									$12	$00	$12
Upper Saint Clair High School	Public	9-12	1825 McLaughlin Run Rd	Pittsburgh	15241	Allegheny County	Upper St. Clair School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 833-1600	1,288	92	13.9	12.1%	1,030 (80.0%)	23 (1.8%)	34 (2.6%)	168 (13.0%)	3 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (2.3%)	92.2	25^th of 674 public high schools	96.3%		91.4	14^th of 634 public high schools	97.8%	11	49.3	75.9	93.5									$24,055	$592	$23,463
Mt Lebanon Senior High School	Public	9-12	155 Cochran Rd	Pittsburgh	15228	Allegheny County	Mt Lebanon School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 344-2003	1,840	126	14.5	15.1%	1,543 (83.9%)	34 (1.8%)	69 (3.8%)	112 (6.1%)	5 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (4.1%)	96	10^th of 674 public high schools	98.5%		94.1	6^th of 634 public high schools	99.1%	4	54.6	84.8	96.1									$18,502	$363	$18,139
Keystone Oaks High School	Public	9-12	1000 Kelton Ave	Pittsburgh	15216	Allegheny County	Keystone Oaks School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 571-6040	570	43	13.2	34.7%	442 (77.5%)	29 (5.1%)	33 (5.8%)	27 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.7%)	76.4	141^st of 674 public high schools	79.1%		75.9	155^th of 634 public high schools	75.6%	14	51.9	56.3	76.5									$20,603	$520	$20,083
Baldwin Senior High School	Public	7-12	4653 Clairton Blvd	Pittsburgh	15236	Allegheny County	Baldwin-Whitehall School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 885-7500	2,086	113	18.4	41.8%	1,510 (72.4%)	115 (5.5%)	38 (1.8%)	332 (15.9%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.1%)	86 (4.1%)	65.2	255^th of 674 public high schools	62.2%		59.7	295^th of 634 public high schools	53.5%	40	35.8	55.4	71.0	23.9	20.3	22.2	54.0	54.0	50.9	47.6	49.3	$16,367	$611	$15,756
South Park Senior High School	Public	9-12	2005 Eagle Ridge Dr	South Park	15129	Allegheny County	South Park School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 655-3111	560	43	13.1	22.1%	505 (90.2%)	27 (4.8%)	8 (1.4%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	64.3	259^th of 674 public high schools	61.6%		46.9	409^th of 634 public high schools	35.5%	150	36.5	57.0	67.5									$25,874	$173	$25,701
Chartiers Valley High School	Public	9-12	50 Thoms Run Rd	Bridgeville	15017	Allegheny County	Chartiers Valley School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 429-2273	1,018	66	15.3	25.0%	843 (82.8%)	35 (3.4%)	29 (2.8%)	55 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (5.4%)	40.8	453^rd of 674 public high schools	32.8%		62.2	271^st of 634 public high schools	57.3%	182	30.8	40.6	54.6									$21,108	$224	$20,884
Brentwood Senior High School	Public	9-12	3601 Brownsville Rd	Pittsburgh	15227	Allegheny County	Brentwood Borough School District	No	No	No	No	(412) 881-4940	356	29	12.3	44.4%	266 (74.7%)	30 (8.4%)	20 (5.6%)	22 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	15 (4.2%)	45.5	419^th of 674 public high schools	37.8%		57.6	321^st of 634 public high schools	49.4%	98	20.0	49.4	59.8									$20,652	$1,480	$19,171
Pittsburgh Carrick High School	Public	9-12	125 Parkfield St	Pittsburgh	15210	Allegheny County	Pittsburgh School District	No	No	No	Yes	(412) 529-7700	594	61	9.6	100.0%	238 (40.1%)	261 (43.9%)	15 (2.5%)	17 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63 (10.6%)	30.7	506^th of 674 public high schools	24.9%		25.8	509^th of 634 public high schools	19.7%	3	15.8	24.1	62.8									$24,633	$3,169	$21,464
Peters Township High School	Public	9-12	121 Rolling Hills Dr.	McMurray	15317	Washington County	Peters Township School District	No	No	No	No	(724) 941-6250	1,226	87	14.0	11.4%	1,119 (91.3%)	6 (0.5%)	28 (2.3%)	40 (3.3%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	28 (2.3%)	94.6	16^th of 674 public high schools	97.6%		86.8	47^th of 634 public high schools	92.6%	31	67.8	87.7	88.2									$17,085	$113	$16,971

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