Bethlehem High School

Summary:

Bethlehem High School is an alternative public school serving grades PK-12 in Bonifay, Florida, with a student population of 415 that is predominantly White (over 93%). The school is part of the Holmes District, which is ranked 56 out of 68 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bethlehem High School faces significant challenges, with a declining 4-year graduation rate that dropped from 100% in 2020-2021 to 83.9% in 2022-2023, well below the state average of 87.3% and the Poplar Springs High School district average of 88.9%. The school also has very high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 55% in 2020-2021, significantly higher than the state average of 14.2% and the Poplar Springs High School district average of 41.9%. Bethlehem High School consistently underperforms the state and district averages on standardized tests, including EOCs, Statewide Science, and FAST assessments in English Language Arts and Math.

Despite relatively high per-student spending (over $11,000 per student in 2022-2023), Bethlehem High School is struggling to translate these resources into improved student outcomes. The school's high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.71% to 51.97% over the past three years, may be a contributing factor to the school's challenges, as economic disadvantage is often correlated with lower academic performance. Addressing these issues will likely require a multi-faceted approach that considers resource allocation, targeted interventions, and a deeper understanding of the unique needs and circumstances of the student population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

 2767 Highway 160
       Bonifay, FL  32425


(850) 547-3621

District: Holmes

SchoolDigger Rank:
1366th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,197 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  378

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
4.0%
Two or more races:
2.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bethlehem High School ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.09. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bethlehem High School ranks worse than 53.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.56. (See more...)
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Compare Details Bethlehem High School ranks worse than 79.2% of high schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.83. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bethlehem High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (4%), two or more races (2.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Holmes School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bethlehem High School is 16.2, which is the lowest among 4 alternative schools in the Holmes School District! (See more...)
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Compare Bethlehem High School employs 23.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bethlehem High School is $11,197, which is the highest among 4 alternative schools in the Holmes School District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bethlehem High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem High School 635th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Bethlehem High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Bethlehem High School 639th of 807 Florida public high schools. (See Bethlehem High School in the ranking list.)

Holmes:

SchoolDigger ranks Holmes 56th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bethlehem High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.99 162nd 199 18.6%
2005 39.09 153rd 202 24.3%
2006 47.26 912th 1688 46.0%
2007 49.42 957th 1786 46.4%
2008 59.47 753rd 1789 57.9%
2009 53.11 922nd 1847 50.1%
2010 52.18 988th 1919 48.5%
2011 41.80 1227th 1985 38.2%
2012 48.95 1019th 1984 48.6%
2013 27.27 1555th 2029 23.4%
2014 27.52 1561st 2064 24.4%
2016 40.50 1254th 2087 39.9%
2017 41.49 1242nd 2112 41.2%
2018 38.32 1336th 2118 36.9%
2019 21.21 1813th 2182 16.9%
2021 29.34 1591st 2247 29.2%
2022 48.67 1097th 2219 50.6%
2023 53.19 1016th 2240 54.6%
2024 39.09 1366th 2256 39.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bethlehem High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.31 414th 593 30.2%
2005 37.50 412th 602 31.6%
2006 27.98 499th 675 26.1%
2007 44.47 439th 736 40.4%
2008 50.21 402nd 740 45.7%
2009 41.83 503rd 780 35.5%
2010 46.85 493rd 839 41.2%
2011 57.14 422nd 891 52.6%
2012 46.04 502nd 897 44.0%
2013 53.65 448th 956 53.1%
2014 44.39 562nd 999 43.7%
2016 36.67 626th 997 37.2%
2017 40.20 618th 1031 40.1%
2018 38.99 641st 1035 38.1%
2019 30.48 797th 1099 27.5%
2021 29.82 803rd 1136 29.3%
2022 16.98 995th 1148 13.3%
2023 38.48 721st 1177 38.7%
2024 46.56 635th 1196 46.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Bethlehem High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.06 325th 484 32.9%
2005 45.83 296th 487 39.2%
2006 44.14 288th 477 39.6%
2007 25.95 418th 563 25.8%
2008 49.72 311th 577 46.1%
2009 61.03 238th 587 59.5%
2010 43.88 394th 620 36.5%
2011 45.46 375th 622 39.7%
2012 47.04 266th 606 56.1%
2013 46.64 316th 648 51.2%
2014 41.52 395th 687 42.5%
2016 47.33 304th 693 56.1%
2017 40.89 363rd 714 49.2%
2018 41.06 365th 716 49.0%
2019 54.15 250th 734 65.9%
2021 27.00 500th 746 33.0%
2022 24.26 552nd 774 28.7%
2023 33.20 469th 792 40.8%
2024 19.83 639th 807 20.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Bethlehem High School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Bethlehem High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 575 0 7 2 0 n/a n/a 0 584
1989 555 0 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1990 556 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 617 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 624
1992 611 0 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1993 644 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 648
1994 637 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 640
1995 648 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1996 648 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1997 648 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 650
1998 666 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1999 641 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 608 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 609
2001 569 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 564 0 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2003 564 0 9 5 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2004 553 0 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2005 527 0 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2006 510 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 514 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 6 524
2008 519 0 4 2 0 n/a n/a 2 527
2009 511 0 3 3 0 n/a n/a 1 518
2010 531 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 1 540
2011 501 0 3 4 0 0 2 0 510
2012 498 0 1 6 0 0 4 0 509
2013 506 0 1 8 0 0 4 0 519
2014 492 0 1 8 0 0 3 0 504
2015 479 0 0 8 0 0 3 0 490
2016 467 1 0 10 0 0 3 0 481
2017 458 0 0 8 0 0 2 0 468
2018 436 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 446
2019 439 2 0 6 0 0 2 0 449
2020 424 0 0 6 0 0 3 0 433
2021 362 3 0 4 0 0 4 0 373
2022 413 4 0 5 0 0 9 0 431
2023 388 4 2 8 0 0 13 0 415
2024 349 2 2 15 0 0 10 0 378

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bethlehem High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 34.0 17.1 41.1
1989 560 37.0 15.1 42.9
1990 562 38.0 14.7 39.5
1991 624 41.0 15.2 35.3
1992 616 38.0 16.2 21.9
1993 648 38.0 17.1 36.3
1994 640 40.0 16.0 41.4
1995 650 37.0 17.6 44
1996 650 37.0 17.6 44
1997 650 42.0 15.5 42.3
1998 666 41.0 16.2 45
1999 641 41.0 15.6 54.8
2000 609 40.0 15.2 51.4
2001 573 40.0 14.3 55.3
2002 578 35.0 16.5 53.6
2003 578 35.0 16.5 53.6
2004 563 38.0 14.8 51
2005 538 36.0 14.9 55.8
2006 512 37.0 13.8 50.8
2007 524 36.0 14.6 44.4
2008 527 35.0 15.1 53.5
2009 518 39.4 14.8 51.5
2010 540 36.0 15.0 57.1
2011 510 32.3 15.7 54.3
2012 509 33.6 15.1 61.5
2013 519 36.0 14.4 66.3
2014 504 37.0 13.6 64.5
2015 490 37.0 13.2 70.4
2016 481 37.0 13.0 43.2
2017 468 35.0 13.3 49.4
2018 446 34.0 13.1 42.8
2019 449 30.9 14.5 46.1
2020 433 29.0 14.9 43.9
2021 373 25.9 14.3 50.1
2022 431 26.9 16.0 52
2023 415 20.8 19.9 47.7
2024 378 23.3 16.2 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bethlehem High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 584 34.0 17.1 41.1
1989 560 37.0 15.1 42.9
1990 562 38.0 14.7 39.5
1991 624 41.0 15.2 35.3
1992 616 38.0 16.2 21.9
1993 648 38.0 17.1 36.3
1994 640 40.0 16.0 41.4
1995 650 37.0 17.6 44
1996 650 37.0 17.6 44
1997 650 42.0 15.5 42.3
1998 666 41.0 16.2 45
1999 641 41.0 15.6 54.8
2000 609 40.0 15.2 51.4
2001 573 40.0 14.3 55.3
2002 578 35.0 16.5 53.6
2003 578 35.0 16.5 53.6
2004 563 38.0 14.8 51
2005 538 36.0 14.9 55.8
2006 512 37.0 13.8 50.8
2007 524 36.0 14.6 44.4
2008 527 35.0 15.1 53.5
2009 518 39.4 14.8 51.5
2010 540 36.0 15.0 57.1
2011 510 32.3 15.7 54.3
2012 509 33.6 15.1 61.5
2013 519 36.0 14.4 66.3
2014 504 37.0 13.6 64.5
2015 490 37.0 13.2 70.4
2016 481 37.0 13.0 43.2
2017 468 35.0 13.3 49.4
2018 446 34.0 13.1 42.8
2019 449 30.9 14.5 46.1
2020 433 29.0 14.9 43.9
2021 373 25.9 14.3 50.1
2022 431 26.9 16.0 52
2023 415 20.8 19.9 47.7
2024 378 23.3 16.2 52.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bethlehem High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $637 (7.3%) $8,076 (92.7%) $8,713
2019 $571 (5.8%) $9,275 (94.2%) $9,846
2020 $609 (6.2%) $9,226 (93.8%) $9,835
2021 $1,326 (12.0%) $9,721 (88.0%) $11,047
2022 $1,367 (13.4%) $8,854 (86.6%) $10,222
2023 $1,648 (14.7%) $9,548 (85.3%) $11,197

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bethlehem High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1813th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1016th of 2240 Elementary schools
 37.7%
Ranks 797th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 721st of 1177 Middle schools
 11.3%
Ranks 250th of 734 High schoolsRanks 469th of 792 High schools
 25.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)5444
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5946
 13%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem High School)3872
 34%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Holmes)4754
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)4955
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5550
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem High School)4670
 24%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)6055
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)3567
 32%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5256
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem High School)3862
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)5062
 12%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Bethlehem High School)3448
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Holmes)4843
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)3642
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)4843
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem High School)3221
 11%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)5238
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)5741
 16%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5139
 12%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem High School)4911
 38%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)6154
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)3824
 14%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)4841
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bethlehem High School)110
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Holmes)3524
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Bethlehem High School)3015
 15%
   8th Grade Science (Holmes)4143
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)6141
 20%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)5448
 6%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Bethlehem High School)6437
 27%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Holmes)4743
 4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5349
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Bethlehem High School)7236
 36%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Holmes)6347
 16%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course US History (Bethlehem High School)7069
 1%
   End of Course US History (Holmes)5763
 6%
   End of Course US History (Florida)7063
 7%
End of Course Civics (Bethlehem High School)8062
 18%
   End of Course Civics (Holmes)7369
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Bethlehem High School)4420
 24%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Holmes)4741
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students449415
 7.6%
African American24
 100%
American Indian00
Asian02
Hispanic68
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White439388
 11.6%
Two or More Races213
 550%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.1%47.7%
 1.6%


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Bethlehem High School ranks 1366th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 378 students attended Bethlehem High School.

Students at Bethlehem High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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