Bel Air High School is a high school in Bel Air, Harford County, Maryland, United States. The current building opened in 2009, though the school's antecedents date back to 1815.
Serving 1,341 students in grades 9-12, Bel Air High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 96% (Top 20% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bel Air High serves the southwest part of Bel Air, MD, covering an area of approximately 12.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Air High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bel Air High School's student population of 1,341 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,341 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
School Motto
Home of the Bobcats
School Rankings
Bel Air High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 1338 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
96%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Mascot
Bobcats
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air High School's ranking?
Bel Air High School is ranked #224 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bel Air High School often compared to?
Bel Air High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Milton Wright High School, Fallston High School, Patterson Mill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bel Air High School?
The graduation rate of Bel Air High School is 96%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Bel Air High School?
1,341 students attend Bel Air High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Bel Air High School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Air High School?
Bel Air High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air High School offer ?
Bel Air High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bel Air High School part of?
Bel Air High School is part of Harford County School District.
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