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Bethel High School

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Bethel High School ranks 268 th of 795 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

268^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 795 Ohio High Schools

Better than 66% of Ohio high schools

Summary

Bethel High School is a grades 9–12 school serving 521 students in the Bethel Local district in Tipp City, Ohio, a small community north of Dayton. In 2025–2026, it ranked 268th of 795 Ohio high schools (66th percentile, 3 stars) — a rebound from 55th percentile the prior year, though still below its 4-star run from 2017–2018 through 2023–2024, when it generally sat between the 70th and 77th percentiles.

Academically, Bethel was above the state average in all six reported End-of-Course subjects, with the biggest margins in English II (+14.5 points), American History (+10.4), and Biology (+9.2). Averaged across those six subjects, Bethel’s roughly 72.6% proficiency is about 9 points above the state and second among nearby traditional high schools, behind only Tippecanoe High School. Bethel trails Tippecanoe in government, history, biology, and English, but edges it in Geometry and Algebra I. Against Butler High School, Bethel is much stronger in math (Geometry 51.7% vs. 33.5%). Geometry is Bethel’s clearest bright spot — the highest among nearby traditional schools — while Algebra I improved from 46.3% to 67.5% over two years, though it remains below the district average. Notably, Bethel posts these results despite a high student-teacher ratio (22.6, the highest nearby) and a free/reduced lunch rate of 68.52%.

Attendance is a relative strength: chronic absenteeism of 14.8% is far below Greenon High School (26.4%), Tecumseh High School (32.5%), and Wayne High School (35.0%), though above Tippecanoe’s 11.7%. The graduation rate dipped to 93.8% from 98.5%, worth watching. Subgroup results show standout gifted (6th of 283) and English-learner (20th of 135) performance, but special education has slid from the 62nd percentile in 2022–2023 to the 28th percentile — the school’s clearest gap.

521

Students ?

22.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,619

Per pupil spending ?

68.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

7490 State Route 201
Tipp City, OH 45371-7316

(937) 845-9487

District: Bethel Local

Feeder schools for Bethel High School:

Elementary:	Bethel Elementary School
Middle:	Bethel Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.8%

Two or more races:

5.6%

African American:

3.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 64th percentile in 2016 → 66th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Ohio average (73% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓94% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Ohio median (66th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 23 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg73%

Ohio avg63%

268^th of 795

Ohio public high schools ?

Top 34%▲ up 3 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

268^th of 773Bethel Local among Ohio districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	61.0	268 of 795	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	56.6	384 of 855	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.8	255 of 864	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	248 of 867	71.4%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	195 of 836	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	63.7	242 of 819	70.5%	★★★★☆
2019	67.2	222 of 836	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.4	201 of 800	74.9%	★★★★☆
2017	55.9	326 of 773	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	61.1	284 of 784	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2015	66.1	236 of 778	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	73.1	152 of 769	80.2%	★★★★☆
2013	69.2	209 of 767	72.8%	★★★★☆
2012	74.3	144 of 832	82.7%	★★★★☆
2011	67.8	279 of 818	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.3	246 of 819	70.0%	★★★★☆
2009	64.5	323 of 791	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	74.4	136 of 767	82.3%	★★★★☆
2007	65.5	275 of 756	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	77.5	106 of 696	84.8%	★★★★☆
2005	67.7	229 of 689	66.8%	★★★☆☆
2004	87.9	50 of 681	92.7%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2022	48.3	242 of 606	60.1%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	77.7	20 of 135	85.2%	★★★★☆
2025	43.4	62 of 128	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.8	17 of 111	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	46.9	45 of 107	57.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	72.6	196 of 763	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	58.8	381 of 809	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.8	280 of 798	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.3	260 of 813	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.1	229 of 794	71.2%	★★★★☆
2021	62.5	280 of 775	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	75.7	149 of 781	80.9%	★★★★☆
2018	65.3	205 of 751	72.7%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	6 of 283	97.9%	★★★★★
2024	40.5	224 of 280	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	73.8	42 of 538	92.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	64.1	254 of 761	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.1	498 of 815	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.6	288 of 822	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	41.3	517 of 805	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.7	353 of 773	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.5	224 of 763	70.6%	★★★★☆
2019	77.7	91 of 779	88.3%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	160 of 758	78.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	62.4	312 of 765	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.2	367 of 817	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.6	249 of 816	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.6	212 of 819	74.1%	★★★★☆
2022	75.5	152 of 808	81.2%	★★★★☆
2021	67.8	218 of 778	72.0%	★★★★☆
2019	66.4	269 of 792	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.3	248 of 763	67.5%	★★★☆☆

Military Connected

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2024	75.1	4 of 15	73.3%	★★★★☆
2023	22.0	12 of 14	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	31.1	413 of 575	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	37.9	367 of 617	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.7	231 of 614	62.4%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Ohio percentile	Rating
2026	58.8	312 of 709	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	50.4	425 of 748	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	63.7	283 of 754	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.5	273 of 756	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	68.1	222 of 749	70.4%	★★★★☆
2021	62.4	244 of 727	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.9	249 of 739	66.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.2	238 of 718	66.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Gifted and Talented (2026)98th percentile+32 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)85th percentile+19 vs school

Female (2026)74th percentile+8 vs school

Military Connected (2024)73rd percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)67th percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)60th percentile-17 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile-7 vs school

White (2026)56th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2026)28th percentile-38 vs school

By subject vs Ohio (2025-2026) ?

American History84%+10 vs state

American Government79%+8 vs state

English II77%+14 vs state

Biology76%+9 vs state

Algebra I68%+6 vs state

Geometry52%+8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Ohio State Tests American Government (2026)	Ohio State Tests American History (2026)	Ohio State Tests Biology (2026)	Ohio State Tests English II (2026)	Ohio State Tests Geometry (2026)	Ohio State Tests Algebra I (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests American Government End of Course	Ohio State Tests American History End of Course	Ohio State Tests Biology End of Course	Ohio State Tests English II End of Course	Ohio State Tests Geometry End of Course	Ohio State Tests Algebra I End of Course	Total
Bethel High School	Public	9-12	7490 State Route 201	Tipp City	45371	Miami County	Bethel Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 845-9487	521	23	22.6	68.5%	447 (85.8%)	19 (3.6%)	16 (3.1%)	10 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.6%)	61	268^th of 795 public high schools	66.3%		56.6	384^th of 855 public high schools	55.1%	116	79.3	83.6	76.2	77.2	51.7	67.5	$10,619
Tecumseh High School	Public	9-12	9830 W National Rd	New Carlisle	45344	Clark County	Tecumseh Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 845-4500	721	46	15.6	—	545 (75.6%)	3 (0.4%)	146 (20.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.5%)	27.4	613^th of 795 public high schools	22.9%		38.3	579^th of 855 public high schools	32.3%	34	61.5	68.5	57.7	62.3	22.7	42.0	$10,617
Warrior Academy	Public, Virtual	8-12	5954 Longford Rd	Huber Heights	45424	Montgomery County	Huber Heights City	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(937) 237-6300	23	1	23.0	—	16 (69.6%)	4 (17.4%)	2 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.3%)								(n/a)							$3,259
Wayne High School	Public	9-12	5400 Chambersburg Rd	Huber Heights	45424	Montgomery County	Huber Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 233-6431	1,772	91	19.4	56.3%	887 (50.1%)	501 (28.3%)	135 (7.6%)	29 (1.6%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	215 (12.1%)	25.7	619^th of 795 public high schools	22.1%		30.2	626^th of 855 public high schools	26.8%	7	65.7	66.6	61.9	51.7	22.6	38.5	$10,873
Butler High School	Public	9-12	600 S Dixie Dr	Vandalia	45377	Montgomery County	Vandalia-Butler City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 415-6300	856	47	18.2	39.1%	634 (74.1%)	92 (10.7%)	43 (5.0%)	14 (1.6%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (8.2%)	58.9	307^th of 795 public high schools	61.4%		59	340^th of 855 public high schools	60.2%	33	84.3	87.7	85.1	81.2	33.5	46.2	$12,624
Tippecanoe High School	Public	9-12	615 E Kessler Cowlesville Rd	Tipp City	45371	Miami County	Tipp City Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 667-8448	764	43	17.7	16.8%	710 (92.9%)	3 (0.4%)	26 (3.4%)	11 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	67.6	181^st of 795 public high schools	77.2%		75.9	114^th of 855 public high schools	86.7%	67	91.1	85.5	84.4	81.8	48.0	66.9	$11,898
Fairborn Online Learning	Public, Virtual	7-12	306 E Whittier Ave	Fairborn	45324	Greene County	Fairborn City	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(937) 878-3961	4	0		—	3 (75.0%)	1 (25.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Stebbins High School	Public	9-12	1900 Harshman Rd	Dayton	45424	Montgomery County	Mad River Local	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 237-4250	1,092	60	18.1	—	745 (68.2%)	123 (11.3%)	100 (9.2%)	31 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (8.4%)	34.4	567^th of 795 public high schools	28.7%		35	606^th of 855 public high schools	29.1%	39	70.2	67.9	59.1	63.9	30.2	53.9	$11,527
Greenon High School	Public	9-12	510 S Xenia Dr	Enon	45323	Clark County	Greenon Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 325-7343	413	27	15.2	42.6%	378 (91.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.4%)	45.6	471^st of 795 public high schools	40.8%		49.5	474^th of 855 public high schools	44.6%	3	70.9	73.4	74.8	65.1	30.5	69.9	$13,286
Northridge High School	Public	9-12	2011 Timber Ln	Dayton	45414	Montgomery County	Northridge Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 275-7469	493	27	18.2	—	254 (51.5%)	143 (29.0%)	38 (7.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.8%)	6.4	728^th of 795 public high schools	8.4%		8.4	755^th of 855 public high schools	11.7%	27	48.1	53.7	21.0	36.0	3.3	32.8	$15,662

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethel High School

What is the racial makeup of Bethel High School?

Students at Bethel High School are 86% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools feed into Bethel High School?

Bethel High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Bethel Elementary School
Middle : Bethel Middle School

Is Bethel High School a good school?

Bethel High School ranks 268^th of 795 Ohio high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bethel High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 521 students attended Bethel High School.

What district is Bethel High School in?

Bethel Local

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