Bethel Park High School

Summary:

Bethel Park High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,338 students. Located in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, the school is part of the Bethel Park School District, which is ranked 39 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethel Park High School consistently performs well academically, with significantly higher proficiency rates on the Keystone Exams compared to the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 79.4% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in Keystone Exams/Literature, compared to the state average of 63.2%. The school also maintains a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 87.0% to 95.1% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's dropout rate is low, ranging from 0.2% to 1.6% during the same period. Bethel Park High School performs well across different student subgroups, ranking 105 out of 662 Pennsylvania high schools for male students and 198 out of 665 for female students, both with a 4-star rating.

When compared to nearby high schools, such as Pittsburgh Carrick High School and Brentwood Senior High School, Bethel Park High School stands out as a top-performing institution, outperforming them on various academic metrics. While the school is already a high-performing institution, there may be opportunities to further improve the performance of certain subgroups, such as Asian and African American students, who have lower rankings compared to their white and overall student counterparts.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 309 Church Rd
       Bethel Park, PA  15102-1695


(412) 854-8581

District: Bethel Park School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 686 Pennsylvania High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  1,291

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.6%
Asian:
3.6%
African American:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  20.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethel Park High School ranks better than 80% of high schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.16. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bethel Park High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.6%), Asian (3.6%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 20.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethel Park High School is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethel Park High School is $12.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bethel Park High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Park High School 137th of 686 Pennsylvania public high schools. (See Bethel Park High School in the ranking list.)

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Bethel Park School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bethel Park School District 39th of 610 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2003 89.66 32nd 583 94.5%
2004 91.26 29th 590 95.1%
2005 86.13 38th 593 93.6%
2006 81.92 69th 604 88.6%
2007 84.62 46th 615 92.5%
2008 82.35 63rd 621 89.9%
2009 91.08 17th 632 97.3%
2010 86.13 35th 649 94.6%
2011 86.35 36th 660 94.5%
2012 81.92 70th 664 89.5%
2013 83.75 56th 591 90.5%
2014 82.93 63rd 580 89.1%
2015 75.12 158th 680 76.8%
2016 73.84 183rd 677 73.0%
2017 73.24 195th 663 70.6%
2018 77.14 146th 673 78.3%
2019 82.41 95th 693 86.3%
2021 79.78 85th 537 84.2%
2022 89.54 27th 634 95.7%
2023 81.23 104th 674 84.6%
2024 77.16 137th 686 80.0%
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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 159th 652 75.6%
2024 68.90 184th 664 72.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Bethel Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 71.26 198th 665 70.2%
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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 124th 502 75.3%
2024 77.93 76th 513 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Bethel Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 80.86 105th 662 84.1%
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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 72nd 112 35.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Bethel Park High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 52.29 126th 284 55.6%
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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 137th 577 76.3%
2024 71.92 153rd 595 74.3%
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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.

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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
2024 1157 38 46 17 2 2 29 0 1291

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 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
2024 1291 93.8 13.7 20.7

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
2024 1291 93.8 13.7 20.7

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 95th of 693 High schoolsRanks 104th 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)80.645.8
 34.8%
   11th Grade Algebra I (Pennsylvania)63.334.1
 29.2%
11th Grade Biology (Bethel Park High School)79.167.6
 11.5%
   11th Grade Biology (Pennsylvania)63.250.7
 12.5%
11th Grade Literature (Bethel Park High School)88.478.8
 9.6%
   11th Grade Literature (Pennsylvania)71.565.3
 6.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13911338
 3.8%
African American3738
 2.7%
American Indian02
Asian2248
 118.2%
Hispanic912
 33.3%
Pacific Islander22
White13101211
 7.6%
Two or More Races1125
 127.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.6%16.2%
 4.6%


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Students at Bethel Park High School are 90% White, 4% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Bethel Park High School ranks 137th of 686 Pennsylvania high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,291 students attended Bethel Park High School.


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