Bellefonte Area High School
School Overview
Bellefonte Area High School is a public school located in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania. It is a school in Bellefonte Area School District district.
According to the Pennsylvania state assessment result, about 67% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 67% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 850 students through grade 9 to 12. The students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1 where a total of 75 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 850 students are attending Bellefonte Area High School. By gender, there are 441 and 409 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
Bellefonte Area High School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 19 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 19 | 9 | 10 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 75 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for Bellefonte Area High School and the students to teacher ratio is 11 to 1. All teachers are certified. 86.7% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 75 | Students per teacher: 11 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 75 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 9 | 12.0% |
| School counselors | 3 | Students per counselor: 283 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 2 | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | - | - |
| Psychologists | 1 | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 10,404 Households |
| Population | 24,716 |
| Male | 16,873 |
| Female | 12,639 |
| Child Population | 6,597 |
| Total Housing Units | 11,331 Units |
| Average House Value | $200,100 |
| Average Rent Cost | $836 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.00% |
| Average Household Income | $62,997 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 94.10% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Advanced Placement Programs
Bellefonte Area High School offers 19 advanced placement (AP) programs. Total 172 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 73 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program at Bellefonte Area High School.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of AP program offered | 19 Programs | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP programs | 172 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Math programs | 49 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Science programs | 52 | |
| Number of Students Enrolled in AP Other programs | 138 | |
| Number of Students SAT/ACT Participation | 73 | |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Bellefonte Area School District
In Bellefonte Area School District, 6 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania
3 private schools are serving students in BELLEFONTE, Pennsylvania. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.