Enrollment
140
High
DISTRICT 130 · STATE 460
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·BELLAIRE PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 260462004147
Bellaire MiddleHigh School
204 W FORREST HOME AVE, BELLAIRE, MI 49615 · (231) 533-8015 · Antrim County
GRADES 06–12HIGH42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL140 STUDENTS
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Not graded
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
12.3:1
11 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.3:1 · STATE 21.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
51%
72 students
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 55%
Community
0
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 6 | 19 | 14% |
| Grade 7 | 20 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 22 | 16% |
| Grade 9 | 21 | 15% |
| Grade 10 | 19 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 12 | 23 | 16% |
Student demographics
15%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 56% · 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 Bellaire Public Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Bellaire MiddleHigh School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellaire MiddleHigh School this school | 140 | 51.4% | N/A |
| Merrill High School MERRILL | 165 | 51.5% | N/A |
| Marcellus High School MARCELLUS | 160 | 52.5% | N/A |
| Onaway Senior High School ONAWAY | 159 | 48.4% | N/A |
| Fulton High School MIDDLETON | 173 | 49.7% | N/A |
| JohannesburgLewiston High School JOHANNESBURG | 205 | 55.1% | N/A |
Matched among Michigan 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 Bellaire MiddleHigh School ranks
Among high schools| Measure | This school | In Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 140 | #608 of 844 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 51.4% | #291 of 654 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -36.9% | #37 of 436 |
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
140
-32 (-19%) vs 2020
-20% since 1990-91, when it was 176
Student : Teacher
12.3:1
was 14.3:1
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 | 140 | 11.4 | 12.3:1 | 51% (72) |
| 2023-24 | 144 | 11.7 | 12.3:1 | 42% (61) |
| 2022-23 | 150 | 12.7 | 11.8:1 | 45% (67) |
| 2020-21 | 172 | 12 | 14.3:1 | 40% (69) |
| 2017-18 | 222 | 13 | 17.1:1 | 45% (100) |
| 2015-16 | 233 | 12 | 19.4:1 | 29% (68) |
| 2010-11 | 272 | 15 | 18.1:1 | 41% (112) |
| 2000-01 | 390 | 21 | 18.6:1 | 17% (68) |
| 1990-91 | 176 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Bellaire MiddleHigh School.
Since 2017-18: students down 37% (222 to 140); teachers down 12% (13 to 11.4).
About Bellaire MiddleHigh School
Bellaire MiddleHigh School is a small high school based in BELLAIRE, Michigan. Students in grades 6 through 12 attend the school, which enrolls 140 students. For comparison, high schools in Michigan average about 460 students.
Bellaire Public Schools is the local district for Bellaire MiddleHigh School. It runs 2 schools with 259 students.
About 92% of the student body at Bellaire MiddleHigh School is White. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% Hispanic. The White share in Antrim County as a whole is similar, at about 93%. Bellaire MiddleHigh School's diversity index is 15%, against a US figure of 70%.
Bellaire MiddleHigh School counts 11.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 12.3 students for each one. On average, high schools in Michigan have 21.6:1, compared with 12.3:1 here. About 51% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch. For comparison, public schools in Antrim County average 53%.
Federal survey data for Antrim County show that the median household income is $72,054, about 34% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 6% of residents are in poverty. Antrim County is home to 13 public schools and about 2,700 public school students.
The nearest public school is John R Rodger Elementary School, at about 0.4 miles. Around the school, 5 other public schools are within ten miles.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Distant: the school is in rural territory some distance from an urban area.
2024-25 enrollment was 140, a 19% decrease from 172 in 2020-21. The number of students per teacher fell from 14.3 to 12.3 over 4 years.
Parents and students can post about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week at Bellaire MiddleHigh School. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Antrim County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
24,127
Census ACS
Median income
$72,054
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
2,700 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Bellaire Public Schools
- John R Rodger Elementary SchoolElementary · 119 students
Nearby schools
- John R Rodger Elementary School0.4 mi · 119
- Central Lake Public Schools6.6 mi · 223
- Mancelona High School9.0 mi · 243
- Mancelona Elementary School9.0 mi · 288
- Mancelona Middle School9.2 mi · 242
- Lakeland Elementary School10.7 mi · 289
Frequently asked questions
About Bellaire MiddleHigh SchoolHow many students attend Bellaire MiddleHigh School?
Bellaire MiddleHigh School enrolls approximately 140 students in grades 06-12.
Is Bellaire MiddleHigh School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Bellaire MiddleHigh School is a high school covering grades 06-12.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire MiddleHigh School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Bellaire MiddleHigh School is approximately 12.3:1 (11 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Bellaire MiddleHigh School?
At Bellaire MiddleHigh School, the student body is approximately 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Bellaire MiddleHigh School?
Bellaire MiddleHigh School is overseen by Bellaire Public Schools in Antrim County.
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