Serving 641 students in grades 9-12, Bellmont Senior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellmont Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bellmont Senior High School's student population of 641 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
641 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bellmont Senior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellmont Senior High School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#364 out of 1763 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
1%
13%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellmont Senior High School's ranking?
Bellmont Senior High School is ranked #364 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bellmont Senior High School often compared to?
Bellmont Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adams Central High School, South Adams High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellmont Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bellmont Senior High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bellmont Senior High School?
641 students attend Bellmont Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Bellmont Senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellmont Senior High School?
Bellmont Senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bellmont Senior High School offer ?
Bellmont Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bellmont Senior High School part of?
Bellmont Senior High School is part of North Adams Community Schools School District.
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