Enrollment
3,216
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bellaire, TX
Bellaire H S
Federal NCES profile for Bellaire H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482364002397
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellaire H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Bellaire · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellaire H S has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bellaire, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
173.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.0%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellaire H S compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellaire H S
Bellaire H S is a large high school in Bellaire, Texas, enrolling 3,216 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Texas schools and 27% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 47.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 99% of state schools at 3,216 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 129 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #82.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (20%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 32 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 334 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students) and Lamar H S (2,968 students) alongside Bellaire H S.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bellaire H S compares
Bellaire H S on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.6:1 | ▲ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 24% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3,216 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
3,216
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,031
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors9.6 FTE
Per 334 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
183
in-school suspensions + 200 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.7%
White 20.2%
African American 16.6%
Asian 14.1%
Two or More 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.2, Bellaire H S is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 32
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston Isd, which includes Bellaire H S.
$12,031
Per student
-12%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 68.8%
State 8.0%
Federal 23.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bellaire H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Connections Academy at Houston | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lamar H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westside H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heights H S | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Math Science and Technology Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellaire H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 8,641
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 2,968
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,729
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,426
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 2,396
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~3,216 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellaire H S
How many students attend Bellaire H S?
Bellaire H S has 3,216 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bellaire, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire H S is 18.6:1, which is 27% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bellaire H S?
47.0% of students at Bellaire H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellaire H S?
The largest demographic group at Bellaire H S is Hispanic or Latino at 45.7% of enrollment, in Bellaire, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellaire H S?
Bellaire H S has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bellaire H S rank among public schools in Bellaire?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellaire H S ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Bellaire, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bellaire on the city page.
Is Bellaire H S a good school?
Bellaire H S earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Texas. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston Isd?
Besides Bellaire H S, Houston Isd also operates Texas Connections Academy at Houston (8,641 students), Lamar H S (2,968 students), and Westside H S (2,729 students). See the Houston Isd district page for the complete list.
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