Bell Multicultural Senior High School (Closed 2009)

Bell Multicultural Senior High School serves 848 students in grades 9-12. 
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the District Of Columbia state level of 11:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
848 students
Total Classroom Teachers
123 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (DC)
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
68%
19%
Black
28%
63%
White
n/a
13%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.46
Eligible for Free Lunch (05-06)
54%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (05-06)
4%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bell Multicultural Senior High School?
848 students attend Bell Multicultural Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bell Multicultural Senior High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bell Multicultural Senior High School?
Bell Multicultural Senior High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the District Of Columbia state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bell Multicultural Senior High School offer ?
Bell Multicultural Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bell Multicultural Senior High School part of?
Bell Multicultural Senior High School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.

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