Bethel High School is a high school located in Bethel Acres, in Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma. It serves approximately 400 students and is part of the Bethel School District.
Serving 376 students in grades 9-12, Bethel High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OK)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bethel High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bethel High School's student population of 376 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Bethel High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bethel High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
16%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
6%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
65%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥95%
78%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bethel High School's ranking?
Bethel High School is ranked #181 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Bethel High School often compared to?
Bethel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tecumseh High School, Shawnee High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of Bethel High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 78%.
How many students attend Bethel High School?
376 students attend Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Bethel High School students are White, 16% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bethel High School?
Bethel High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bethel High School offer ?
Bethel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bethel High School part of?
Bethel High School is part of Bethel School District.
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