BELLS H S

318 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bells High School is a public secondary school located in Bells, Texas, serving as the primary high school for the Bells Independent School District. Situated in a rural setting in Grayson County, the school typically fosters a close-knit community environment where students often benefit from smaller class sizes and a personalized approach to academics. The school is known for its strong community involvement and pride in its extracurricular programs, which play a central role in the social and cultural life of the town.

Academically, Bells High School focuses on preparing students for post-secondary success through a standard curriculum supplemented by various elective options. As a "Panther" institution, the school places a significant emphasis on athletics, student organizations, and leadership development. The school serves as a focal point for the surrounding community, maintaining a long-standing tradition of supporting local students in their pursuit of both scholastic achievement and athletic excellence.

318

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELLS H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	32
Black	3
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
262 (82.4%)
Hispanic
32 (10.1%)
Two or More
13 (4.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.3%)
Black
3 (0.9%)
Asian
3 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	BELLS ISD
Phone:	(903)965-3603
Website:	http://BELLSISD.NET
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	87
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 80

Grade 10 79

Grade 11 91

Grade 12 68