BELLAIRE H S

www.houstonisd.org

3,216 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bellaire High School, located in the city of Bellaire, Texas, is a prominent and highly regarded secondary school within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). Known for its academic rigor and diverse student population, the school serves as a flagship institution in the area, drawing students from across the district through its specialized magnet program. It offers a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, fostering a competitive and college-preparatory environment that consistently produces high-achieving graduates who move on to prestigious universities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Bellaire High School boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture with a strong emphasis on athletics, fine arts, and various student-led organizations. The school's storied history and central location contribute to a strong sense of community pride among its alumni and current families. With its comprehensive approach to education, Bellaire High School remains a cornerstone of the Houston community, dedicated to balancing excellence in academics with the development of well-rounded, globally-minded students.

3,216

Total Students

167.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELLAIRE H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	649
Hispanic	1,469
Black	533
Asian	453
Two or More	102
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
1,469 (45.7%)
White
649 (20.2%)
Black
533 (16.6%)
Asian
453 (14.1%)
Two or More
102 (3.2%)
American Indian
5 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)295-3704
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	3,216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	167.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,848
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 9 945

Grade 10 828

Grade 11 736

Grade 12 707