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Belton High School

801 W. North Avenue
Belton, MO 64012
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Belton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Belton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Belton High School's student population of 1,374 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,374 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Belton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belton High School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1095 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Belton High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Belton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
49%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Belton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Belton High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Belton High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Belton High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Belton High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
61%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Belton High School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Belton High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Belton High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Belton High School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
87%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Belton High School and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Belton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Belton High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belton High School's ranking?
Belton High School is ranked #1095 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Belton High School often compared to?
Belton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School, Archie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belton High School?
The graduation rate of Belton High School is 87%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belton High School?
1,374 students attend Belton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Belton High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belton High School?
Belton High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Belton High School offer ?
Belton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Belton High School part of?
Belton High School is part of Belton 124 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,374 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : 87% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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