Serving 3,216 students in grades 9-12, Bellaire High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,216 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellaire High School serves the southwest part of Bellaire, TX, covering an area of approximately 12.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellaire High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bellaire High School's student population of 3,216 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 167 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,216 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
167 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bellaire High School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellaire High School is 0.71, which is more 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
#3072 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
46%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cardinal
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellaire High School's ranking?
Bellaire High School is ranked #3072 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bellaire High School often compared to?
Bellaire High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lamar High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellaire High School?
The graduation rate of Bellaire High School is 93%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90.3%.
How many students attend Bellaire High School?
3,216 students attend Bellaire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Bellaire High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellaire High School?
Bellaire High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bellaire High School offer ?
Bellaire High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bellaire High School part of?
Bellaire High School is part of Houston Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I think Bellaire is an overall good school except the fact that if you are not zoned you must enter through the magnet
program and choose 2 different languages. Also you can only join dance if you join their company eMotion which is not fair because I want to join dance but I can't get in their company.
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