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Enrollment
613
High
DISTRICT 524 · STATE 816
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NORTH ADAMS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 180768001314
Bellmont Senior High School
1000 North Adams Dr, Decatur, IN 46733 · (260) 724-7121 · Adams County
GRADES 09–12HIGH32-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL613 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
49 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 16.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
32%
199 students
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 50%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 152 | 25% |
| Grade 10 | 158 | 26% |
| Grade 11 | 159 | 26% |
| Grade 12 | 144 | 23% |
Student demographics
26%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 33% · STATE 57% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within North Adams Community Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bellmont Senior High School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellmont Senior High School this school | 613 | 32.5% | N/A |
| South Central Jr-Sr High School Union Mills | 463 | 32.8% | 50.8% |
| North Montgomery High School Crawfordsville | 547 | 33.6% | N/A |
| Woodlan Jr/Sr High School Woodburn | 743 | 33.1% | 32.4% |
| Southmont Sr High School Crawfordsville | 476 | 32.8% | N/A |
| Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon | 583 | 31.9% | N/A |
Matched among Indiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Bellmont Senior High School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 613 | #166 of 392 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #75 of 359 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.4% | #178 of 360 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 32.5% | #291 of 373 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -9.1% | #98 of 201 |
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
613
-34 (-5%) vs 2020
-34% since 1990-91, when it was 923
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 14.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 613 | 48.5 | 12.6:1 | 32% (199) |
| 2023-24 | 610 | 47.5 | 12.8:1 | 34% (205) |
| 2022-23 | 641 | 47.5 | 13.5:1 | 34% (218) |
| 2020-21 | 647 | 46 | 14.1:1 | 34% (219) |
| 2017-18 | 674 | 49.3 | 13.7:1 | 34% (232) |
| 2015-16 | 707 | 47 | 15.0:1 | 38% (267) |
| 2010-11 | 801 | 45 | 17.8:1 | 34% (270) |
| 2000-01 | 926 | 60 | 15.4:1 | 9% (79) |
| 1990-91 | 923 | 50 | 18.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bellmont Senior High School.
About Bellmont Senior High School
Bellmont Senior High School is a small high school in North Adams Community Schools, located in Decatur, Indiana. Federal data show 613 students enrolled in grades 9 through 12 in 2024-25. High schools in Indiana average about 816 students, which makes this school 25% below average.
The North Adams Community Schools system has 3 schools and 1,571 students.
Bellmont Senior High School is 85% White by enrollment. The remaining shares are 10% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put the White share of Adams County's population at about 94%. The diversity index for Bellmont Senior High School is 26%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Based on 48.5 full-time-equivalent teachers, Bellmont Senior High School has a ratio of 12.6:1. The gap from the 16.6:1 average for high schools in Indiana is 3.9 students per teacher. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 32%.
For the population of Adams County, the median household earns about $65,289 a year, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 16% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 7%. Across Adams County, 9 public schools serve about 4,240 students.
Of the public schools around it, Bellmont Senior High School is closest to Bellmont Elementary, about 0.1 miles away. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Bellmont Senior High School is Town: Distant.
Federal enrollment counts fell from 647 (2020-21) to 613 (2024-25). Federal data show the ratio falling from 14.1:1 to 12.6:1.
On allk12, people connected to Bellmont Senior High School can post about pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Adams County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
36,227
Census ACS
Median income
$65,289
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
16%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
4,240 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in North Adams Community Schools
- Bellmont ElementaryElementary · 684 students
- Bellmont Middle SchoolMiddle · 274 students
Other schools in Decatur
- Bellmont ElementaryElementary · 684 students
- Bellmont Middle SchoolMiddle · 274 students
Nearby schools
- Bellmont Elementary0.1 mi · 684
- Bellmont Middle School0.1 mi · 274
- Adams Central Middle School6.4 mi · 324
- Adams Central High School6.4 mi · 412
- Adams Central Elementary School6.4 mi · 621
- Heritage Elementary School10.1 mi · 514
Frequently asked questions
About Bellmont Senior High SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Bellmont Senior High School?
Bellmont Senior High School enrolls approximately 613 students in grades 09-12.
What grades does Bellmont Senior High School serve?
Bellmont Senior High School serves grades 09-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellmont Senior High School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bellmont Senior High School is approximately 12.6:1 (49 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Bellmont Senior High School?
Bellmont Senior High School reports a student body of 85% White, 10% Hispanic, 2% Black, 0% Asian, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Bellmont Senior High School?
Bellmont Senior High School is overseen by North Adams Community Schools in Adams County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.