Serving 350 students in grades 9-12, C. G. Bethel High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 44:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 350 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 44:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 35-39% (Btm 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
C. G. Bethel High School's student population of 350 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
350 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
C. G. Bethel High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. G. Bethel High School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3645 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
44:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
40%
37%
Black
54%
21%
White
5%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
35-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. G. Bethel High School's ranking?
C. G. Bethel High School is ranked #3645 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are C. G. Bethel High School often compared to?
C. G. Bethel High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Miami Beach Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of C. G. Bethel High School?
The graduation rate of C. G. Bethel High School is 35-39%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend C. G. Bethel High School?
350 students attend C. G. Bethel High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of C. G. Bethel High School students are Black, 40% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of C. G. Bethel High School?
C. G. Bethel High School has a student ration of 44:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does C. G. Bethel High School offer ?
C. G. Bethel High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C. G. Bethel High School part of?
C. G. Bethel High School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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