Bellevue City Schools is a rural school district focused on preparing our students for success in any environment. Pride and tradition are paired with technology and innovation to prepare our students for a global economy and excellence in any field they choose. The Bellevue School District began in a one-room log house in 1827. The first class to graduate from Bellevue High School was in 1870 with two students receiving their diploma. Today, the Bellevue City School District serves a population of approximately 2,061 students, encompasses 115 square miles and comprises three school buildings - Bellevue Elementary, Bellevue Middle and Bellevue High School. The Bellevue City School District’s student-to-teacher ratio is 17:1 (compared with the state average of 18:1) and the district employs more than 150 certified educators and 80 classified employees (bus drivers, cooks, custodians, maintenance workers, instructional aides, and secretaries), making the district one of the largest employers in the Bellevue area. At Bellevue, we hold the belief that all students can reach the highest level of achievement; we have expectations of excellence and integrity; we know that leadership leads to success; we have a lifelong commitment to helping students be college and career ready; we value engagement because it is the key to learning; we possess the vision to be the most excellent school district in Ohio; we remain united in trust and respect for all individuals; and we hold an enthusiasm for high-quality teaching and learning. Every Bellevue graduate is celebrated for being either Enrolled, Employed or Enlisted upon graduation. We focus on the whole child and value social emotional learning, family support and engagement. We know that strong extra-curricular and co-curricular programs are an important part of the school experience. Bellevue takes great pride in offering excellent athletics, arts, Future Farmers of America, Family Career, and Community Leaders of America, leadership and music programs. We value all programs and will help students find their passion knowing this will strengthen our academic performance. We value the hard work of our community members and strive to provide the highest quality education to our students while being good stewards of the funds that our residents trust us to use with intent, integrity, and purpose.
