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#3261 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 38% in state

Bellaire H S

High School · Houston ISD · Bellaire, TX

A Houston ISD high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5100 MAPLE, Bellaire, TX 77401

  • Math 43% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 61% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
College Readiness8.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation30%
IB ProgramYes
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Bellaire H S score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency43%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency61%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 52% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
76%
ELA
73%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
63%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
45%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
43%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bellaire H S sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 43Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,618/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellaire), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$236,037

Median home value

$977,600

Median rent

$2,705/mo

College educated

81.7%

Homeownership

87.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offeredIB Programme
30% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·137 IB enrolled·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 girls'·36 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Excel Academy Education Transition CenterCharter · enrollment unverified5.69–111.3 mi49Compare →
Harmony Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–121.3 mi239Compare →
Episcopal High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private9–121.7 mi797Compare →
Liberty H SEnrollment path unverified3.69–121.7 mi373Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Houston ISD

Schools in district
274
Rank in district
#74 of 272
District spending per student
$13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bellaire H S is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bellaire H S

Bellaire H S is a public high school in Bellaire, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 3,161 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,261 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

What's said publicly about Bellaire H S

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Bellaire High School is a comprehensive, foreign language magnet public secondary school located in Bellaire, Texas 2. It is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) 2. The school serves students from the incorporated city of Bellaire, the Houston community of Meyerland, other adjacent Houston neighborhoods, and magnet students from across the city 2. The student body is described as racially and socioeconomically diverse 2. HISD has reported that as of August 2025, there are no F-rated campuses in the district, with 75% of students attending A or B-rated schools 1. Additionally, HISD has granted increased autonomy to four of its highest-performing high school campuses, allowing experienced principals greater control over innovation 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.houstonisd.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bellaire H S

What grades does Bellaire H S serve?

Bellaire H S serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Bellaire H S?

Bellaire H S has an enrollment of approximately 3,161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellaire H S?

The student-teacher ratio at Bellaire H S is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bellaire H S rank in TX?

Bellaire H S ranks #3,261 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Bellaire H S's MySchoolScout rating?

Bellaire H S has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bellaire H S?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellaire H S has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Bellaire H S a charter school?

No, Bellaire H S is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bellaire H S a Title I school?

No, Bellaire H S is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellaire H S?

53.0% of students at Bellaire H S qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
3,161
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
179
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 77401)
17,125
Area average commute
21.8 min
Area median age
45.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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