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District Facts

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Belleville Henderson Central School District is a small, rural district located in southern Jefferson County, New York, serving the tight-knit communities of Belleville, Henderson, Ellisburg, and surrounding areas. Our single campus houses students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12, allowing for strong relationships, seamless transitions, and a true sense of family among students and staff.

Quick Facts:

  • Enrollment: Approximately 500 students

  • Grade Levels: Pre-K through 12

  • Class Size: Small class sizes averaging 12–18 students

  • Mascot: Panther

  • School Colors: Black and White

  • District Size: Roughly 200 square miles

  • Location: 15 miles south of Watertown, near Lake Ontario

  • Programs: Comprehensive academic offerings, Career & Technical Education partnerships, college-credit opportunities, and robust extracurricular activities including athletics, music, and FFA

  • Community Partnerships: Strong collaboration with local farms, businesses, and service organizations

  • Graduation Rate: Approx. 91%

  • Student-Teacher Ratio: About 11:1 (eleven students for every teacher) 

  • Staffing: Approx. 44 full-time classroom teachers. Total staff (including support) approx. 90-130 

At Belleville Henderson, we take pride in our close community connections, individualized attention, and tradition of Panther pride that makes our district a wonderful place to learn and grow.