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Bellevue High School vs. Highlands High School

Should you attend Bellevue High School or Highlands High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Bellevue High School
201 Center St
Bellevue, KY 41073
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Highlands High School
2400 Memorial Pkwy
Fort Thomas, KY 41075
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
n/a

Highlands High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 330 students in grades 6-12, Bellevue High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Serving 1,022 students in grades 9-12, Highlands High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-12
9-12
Total Students
330 students
1,022 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bellevue High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Highlands High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bellevue High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Highlands High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
58 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bellevue High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Highlands High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bellevue High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bellevue Independent School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Highlands High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and the state of Kentucky, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1068 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Bottom 50%)
#30 out of 1250 schools in KY
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bellevue High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Highlands High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
64%
(Top 10% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
29%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 1% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Top 20% in KY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bellevue High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bellevue Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Highlands High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Bottom 50% in KY)
97%
(Top 5% in KY)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Bellevue High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bellevue Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Highlands High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and Kentucky public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Bellevue High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Highlands High School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
33
-
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
42
-
Grade 9 Students
46
250
Grade 10 Students
62
290
Grade 11 Students
57
224
Grade 12 Students
62
257
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bellevue High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bellevue Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Highlands High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bellevue High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bellevue Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Highlands High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bellevue High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bellevue Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Highlands High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
78%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bellevue High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bellevue Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Highlands High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bellevue High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bellevue Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Highlands High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and in Kentucky, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.38
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bellevue High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bellevue Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Highlands High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bellevue High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bellevue Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Highlands High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
(22-23 School Year Data)
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bellevue High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bellevue Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Highlands High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Fort Thomas Independent School District and Kentucky, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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