Belton High School is a 9–12 grade high school located in Belton, Missouri, United States. It is a part of Belton School District. The district, and therefore the school boundary, includes most of Belton, Loch Lloyd, and Riverview Estates.
Serving 1,272 students in grades 9-12, Belton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,272 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Belton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Belton High School's student population of 1,272 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 88 teachers has grown by 39% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,272 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
Year Founded
1946
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Belton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Belton High School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1095 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
8%
Black
11%
15%
White
59%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Piracy, Pirate
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Belton High School's ranking?
Belton High School is ranked #1095 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Belton High School often compared to?
Belton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raymore-peculiar Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Belton High School?
The graduation rate of Belton High School is 87%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Belton High School?
1,272 students attend Belton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Belton High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Belton High School?
Belton High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Belton High School offer ?
Belton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Belton High School part of?
Belton High School is part of Belton 124 School District.
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