Jesse M. Bethel High School

About Jesse M. Bethel High School

Jesse M. Bethel High School is a public high school located in Vallejo, California. The school opened in 1965 and has since become a well-known and respected institution in the area. Jesse M. Bethel High School is part of the Vallejo City Unified School District and serves students in grades 9-12.
The school has a long history of academic excellence and offers a wide variety of courses and extracurricular activities. It has a strong focus on preparing students for college and career readiness, and boasts a high graduation rate. The school has a diverse student body and faculty, with students coming from a variety of backgrounds.
Jesse M. Bethel High School offers a variety of sports teams, including football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, volleyball, and track and field. The school also has a variety of clubs, organizations, and activities, including the National Honor Society, Student Council, and a variety of performing arts groups.
Jesse M. Bethel High School is a great place for students to learn and grow. With its strong academic and extracurricular programs, it provides students with the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Address:	1800 Ascot Pkwy. Vallejo, CA 94591
Phone:	(707) 556-5700
Site:	jbhs-vcusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Grades:	9 – 12
Enrollment:	1,559 students

Overview Jesse M. Bethel High School

Jesse M. Bethel High School serves 1,559 students in grades 9-12.
Jesse M. Bethel High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Jesse M. Bethel High School

Jesse M. Bethel High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Jesse M. Bethel High School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.