Bel Air High School is a high school in the city of El Paso, Texas, United States. The school was established in 1957. It houses Bel Air Middle School, with transfers from Eastwood as well as other local middle schools.
Serving 1,866 students in grades 9-12, Bel Air High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,866 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bel Air High School serves the southern part of its district in El Paso, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bel Air High School's student population of 1,866 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 116 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,866 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
116 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bel Air High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4871 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue, Scarlet
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air High School's ranking?
Bel Air High School is ranked #4871 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bel Air High School often compared to?
Bel Air High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulshear High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bel Air High School?
The graduation rate of Bel Air High School is 89%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Bel Air High School?
1,866 students attend Bel Air High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Bel Air High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bel Air High School?
Bel Air High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air High School offer ?
Bel Air High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bel Air High School part of?
Bel Air High School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bel Air High School located?
Bel Air High School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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