BELL HIGH SCHOOL

www.gilchristschools.org/o/bhs

696 Students

High School 6th - 12th

School Overview

Bell High School, located at 930 S. Main St. in Bell, Florida, serves as a central educational hub for the rural community within the Gilchrist County School District. As a small-town institution, the school is deeply integrated into the local culture, typically fostering a close-knit environment where students, faculty, and families maintain strong connections. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success, whether they intend to pursue higher education, enter the workforce, or seek vocational training.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bell High School places a significant emphasis on student development through extracurricular activities, including athletics and various student organizations. By balancing rigorous academic standards with opportunities for personal growth and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded citizens. Residents and prospective families can access further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through their official website hosted by the Gilchrist County School District.

696

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	559
Hispanic	90
Black	12
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
559 (80.3%)
Hispanic
90 (12.9%)
Two or More
31 (4.5%)
Black
12 (1.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	GILCHRIST
Phone:	(352)463-3232
Website:	http://www.gilchristschools.org/o/bhs
Grade Range:	6th - 12th
Total Students:	696
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 93

Grade 8 115

Grade 9 113

Grade 10 112

Grade 11 85

Grade 12 74