BELL H S

2,411 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

**Bell High School** (officially known as L.D. Bell High School) is a prominent public secondary school located in Hurst, Texas. Serving students in grades 9–12, it is the flagship high school of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD). The school is widely recognized for its strong academic programs, including an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a commitment to college and career readiness. It serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes both educational rigor and personal development.

Beyond academics, L.D. Bell is well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture and competitive extracurricular programs. The school has a storied history in athletics, particularly in football, and is internationally acclaimed for its "Blue Raider" marching band, which has frequently performed at prestigious state and national competitions. With its central location on Brown Trail, the school serves as a significant community hub for the Hurst area, blending a long-standing tradition of academic excellence with a spirited focus on student engagement and extracurricular achievement.

2,411

Total Students

142.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	848
Hispanic	869
Black	394
Asian	140
Two or More	121
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	35

Hispanic
869 (36.0%)
White
848 (35.2%)
Black
394 (16.3%)
Asian
140 (5.8%)
Two or More
121 (5.0%)
Pacific Islander
35 (1.5%)
American Indian
4 (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:	HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD
Phone:	(817)399-3230
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	2,411
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,021
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	208

* 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 10 836

Grade 11 816

Grade 12 759