Serving 3,170 students in grades 9-12, Bellaire High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,170 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Bellaire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Bellaire High School's student population of 3,170 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 174 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,170 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
174 teachers
Students by Grade
Bellaire High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellaire High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2641 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
19%
13%
White
22%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Bellaire High School is ranked #2641 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellaire High School?
The graduation rate of Bellaire High School is 91%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bellaire High School?
3,170 students attend Bellaire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bellaire High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellaire High School?
Bellaire High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellaire High School offer ?
Bellaire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bellaire High School part of?
Bellaire High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>5 10/5/2010I think Bellaire is an overall good school except the fact that if you are not zoned you must enter through the magnet
program and choose 2 different languages. Also you can only join dance if you join their company eMotion which is not fair because I want to join dance but I can't get in their company.Review Bellaire High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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I think Bellaire is an overall good school except the fact that if you are not zoned you must enter through the magnet
program and choose 2 different languages. Also you can only join dance if you join their company eMotion which is not fair because I want to join dance but I can't get in their company.
Review Bellaire High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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