BEL AIR H S

(915)434-2000

belair.yisd.net

1,866 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bel Air High School, located on Yarbrough Drive in El Paso, is a long-standing cornerstone of the Ysleta Independent School District. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the community, the school is famous for its vibrant school spirit and the iconic "Highlander" mascot. It serves a diverse student population and has established a reputation for fostering a tight-knit campus culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Bel Air is widely recognized for its robust career and technical education offerings and its successful athletic programs. The school prides itself on providing students with various pathways for success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce immediately after graduation. With a focus on community engagement and student development, Bel Air High School remains a significant educational hub, consistently striving to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.

1,866

Total Students

115.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEL AIR H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	1,840
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,840 (98.6%)
White
12 (0.6%)
Black
7 (0.4%)
Asian
3 (0.2%)
Two or More
2 (0.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.1%)

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:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-2000
Website:	http://belair.yisd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,866
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	115.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,435
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	119

* 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 9 585

Grade 10 481

Grade 11 408

Grade 12 392