Bellefonte Area HS

850 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bellefonte Area High School, located at 830 E. Bishop St. in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bellefonte Area School District. As a pillar of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes student development through a blend of rigorous core coursework, advanced placement opportunities, and elective programs tailored to diverse interests.

Beyond the classroom, the school maintains an active extracurricular culture that plays a significant role in the student experience. Bellefonte Area High School supports a wide range of athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led organizations that encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit. By prioritizing both academic excellence and holistic growth, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are prepared to make positive contributions to their community and beyond.

850

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bellefonte Area HS
Demographic	Student Count
White	775
Hispanic	23
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	36
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

White
775 (91.2%)
Two or More
36 (4.2%)
Hispanic
23 (2.7%)
Black
5 (0.6%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bellefonte Area SD
Phone:	(814)355-4833
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	850
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 216

Grade 10 206

Grade 11 193

Grade 12 235