Serving 3,161 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 18:1 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,161 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- 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%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Bellaire High School's student population of 3,161 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 179 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
3,161 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
179 teachers
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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
18%
13%
White
20%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cardinal
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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%.
How many students attend Bellaire High School?
3,161 students attend Bellaire High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Bellaire High School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 18% 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 18:1, 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 10/5/2010
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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