Belding High School

511 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Belding High School, located in Belding, Michigan, serves as a central educational hub for the Belding Area School District. As a public institution, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience for students in grades 9–12, focusing on core curriculum standards while preparing graduates for post-secondary education and career readiness. The campus environment aims to foster student growth through a blend of academic rigor, extracurricular opportunities, and community-centered learning.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Belding High School actively participates in the broader district mission of cultivating a supportive and effective learning culture. By leveraging resources from the Belding Area Schools network, the high school provides students with access to various programs, athletic teams, and student organizations designed to develop leadership and social skills. For families and community members, the school maintains an official web presence at [www.bas-k12.org](http://www.bas-k12.org), which serves as a primary portal for district news, academic calendars, and administrative information.

511

Total Students

26.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belding High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	440
Hispanic	50
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	15

White
440 (86.1%)
Hispanic
50 (9.8%)
Two or More
15 (2.9%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belding Area School District
Phone:	(616)794-4900
Website:	http://www.bas-k12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	511
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 128

Grade 10 100

Grade 11 141

Grade 12 142