Summary:
Zip code 06801 is served by a single high school, Bethel High School, part of the Bethel School District, which enrolls 1,097 students in grades 9 through 12 and consistently ranks among the top quarter of Connecticut high schools.
Bethel High School stands out as a reliable, above-average performer. It currently holds a 4-star rating and ranks #33 out of 141 high schools statewide (77th percentile), improving from #45 in 2020–2021 and #39 in 2022–2023. The graduation rate is 94.9%, well above the state average of 91.2%, and chronic absenteeism is just 9.5% compared to the state’s 16.4%. Academically, the school exceeds state averages in every subject: 70.7% of 11th graders are proficient in ELA (state: 58.0%), 40.6% in math (state: 31.1%), and 72.3% in science (state: 47.7%). Science is clearly the strongest area, with proficiency roughly 20–25 points above the state, while math is the relative weak spot—still above average but only about four in ten students proficient.
With a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 and per-student spending of $17,572 (2018–2019 data), the school offers favorable class sizes and solid resources. About 31.7% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating moderate economic diversity, yet achievement remains strong. One area to watch: chronic absenteeism at Bethel High is slightly above the district average of 7.9%, suggesting the school could better align with its own district’s attendance success. Overall, Bethel High School is a dependable choice for families seeking strong academics, particularly in science, with a supportive environment and above-average outcomes across all key metrics.
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