Bellefontaine High School

643 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bellefontaine High School, located in Bellefontaine, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bellefontaine City School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded academic experience, offering a diverse curriculum that includes college-preparatory courses, career-technical programs, and various elective opportunities designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus facilities are integrated into the local community, serving as a hub for student learning and development within Logan County.

Beyond the classroom, Bellefontaine High School emphasizes the importance of student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a competitive athletic program—famously known as the "Chieftains"—alongside numerous clubs, performing arts programs, and leadership organizations. By fostering a supportive environment that values academic achievement, school spirit, and community involvement, the school aims to cultivate responsible and well-prepared graduates ready to succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

643

Total Students

41.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellefontaine High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	507
Hispanic	38
Black	17
Asian	7
Two or More	72
American Indian	2

White
507 (78.8%)
Two or More
72 (11.2%)
Hispanic
38 (5.9%)
Black
17 (2.6%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
American Indian
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:	Bellefontaine City
Phone:	(937)593-0545
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	643
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	271
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 9 173

Grade 10 162

Grade 11 163

Grade 12 145