- Enrollment
- 1,023
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Belmont, MA
Belmont High
Federal NCES profile for Belmont High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 250249000143
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belmont High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Massachusetts.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Belmont · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 1,454
- students enrolled
Belmont High has class sizes larger than 95% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Belmont, MA.
School address
District: Belmont · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250249000143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+98 students YoY
Belmont High grew from 1,364 students in 2022-23 to 1,462 in 2023-24 (+7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 82.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+98 students YoY 250249000143 · Belmont, MA High · MID · TRAD
1,454 enr · 17.3:1 · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Winthrop L Chenery Middle (1,023 students)
Belmont High grew from 1,364 students in 2022-23 to 1,462 in 2023-24 (+7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 84.2 → 82.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Belmont High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belmont High
1,454 students
- Winthrop L Che
Winthrop L Chenery Middle
1,023 students
- Roger E Wellin 426
Roger E Wellington
426 students
- Winn Brook 304
Winn Brook
304 students
- Daniel Butler 261
Daniel Butler
261 students
- Mary Lee Burba 238
Mary Lee Burbank
238 students
What this shows Belmont High reports 1,454 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belmont High compares
Belmont High is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 41% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 1,454 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,454
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 95% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 208 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.7%
Asian 23.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Belmont High is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 20
District finance for Belmont reports $18,543 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belmont High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winthrop L Chenery Middle | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger E Wellington | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winn Brook | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Daniel Butler | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mary Lee Burbank | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belmont High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,454 students)
Frequently asked questions about Belmont High
How many students attend Belmont High?
Belmont High has 1,454 students enrolled. It is a high school in Belmont, MA. CCD year-over-year: 1,364 (2022-23) → 1,462 (2023-24), up 98.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belmont High?
The student-teacher ratio at Belmont High is 17.3:1, which is 41% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belmont High?
The largest demographic group at Belmont High is White at 58.7% of enrollment, in Belmont, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belmont High?
Belmont High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belmont High rank among public schools in Belmont?
By Resource Investment Index, Belmont High ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Belmont, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Belmont on the city page.
What other schools are in Belmont?
Besides Belmont High, Belmont also operates Winthrop L Chenery Middle (1,023 students), Roger E Wellington (426 students), and Winn Brook (304 students). See the Belmont district page for the complete list.