Bethel High

1,769 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bethel High School, located at 1067 Big Bethel Road in Hampton, Virginia, is a prominent public secondary school serving the Hampton City Schools district. Known for its rich history and long-standing role in the local community, the school offers a diverse academic environment that emphasizes preparing students for both higher education and the workforce. The campus is well-regarded for its comprehensive curriculum, which includes a wide array of core subjects, elective courses, and specialized programs designed to meet the varying interests and aptitudes of its student body.

Beyond academics, Bethel High School is deeply invested in fostering a well-rounded student experience through a variety of extracurricular activities. The school maintains a strong tradition in athletics, the arts, and numerous student-led clubs and organizations, all of which contribute to a vibrant school spirit. By prioritizing community engagement and student development, Bethel High continues to be a central institution in Hampton, dedicated to guiding its students toward future success while upholding a commitment to excellence in education.

1,769

Total Students

118.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

92.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bethel High
Demographic	Student Count
White	268
Hispanic	139
Black	1,177
Asian	29
Two or More	147
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	3

Black
1,177 (66.5%)
White
268 (15.1%)
Two or More
147 (8.3%)
Hispanic
139 (7.9%)
Asian
29 (1.6%)
American Indian
6 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
3 (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:	Hampton City Public Schools
Phone:	(757)825-4400
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,769
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	118.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,640
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 9 510

Grade 10 428

Grade 11 431

Grade 12 400