Belding Black Knights prepare for college and their careers at Belding High School. This Ionia County ninth through 12th grade learning center promotes lifelong success through core values, including loyalty, honesty, toughness, respect, kindness and trust. Belding High is proud to lead the way in educational and extracurricular achievement as one of the county's highest-rated high schools.
Named after the Belding Family, who purchased the surrounding land in 1871, the city of Belding is located on the winding Flat River. Students can enroll on campus or at the Belding High School Virtual Academy, which allows students to earn a high school diploma in a full or part-time online environment.
Students can also participate in athletics in the Silver Division of the Ottawa-Kent Conference in West Michigan. Athletic events include basketball, competitive cheer, soccer, football and bowling. High school clubs promote community leadership and fun, from gardening to the National Honor Society. Belding High School students regularly perform and compete in band, drama and choir events.
The student population, class size and average test scores of Belding High are competitive in the county. From ninth grade beginnings to high school graduation, Belding High is committed to being “The right size. The right choice.”
Belding High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
850 Hall St,
Belding, MI
Belding Area School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Michael Ostrander
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.4
Graduation Rate
77%
Niche Grade
C-
C
C
C+
B-
B-
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.4
Reading Proficiency
32%
Math Proficiency
12%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1110
Math
540
Verbal
570
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
20.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
576:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
White
83.5%
Hispanic
11.8%
Two or more races
2.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Ferris State University
107 Students
Michigan State University
102 Students
Grand Valley State University
101 Students
Central Michigan University
94 Students
Grand Rapids Community College
58 Students
Northern Michigan University
57 Students
Western Michigan University
51 Students
Montcalm Community College
51 Students
Davenport University
49 Students
Saginaw Valley State University
47 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
30 Students
Nursing
27 Students
Psychology
25 Students
Biology
18 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
17 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
14 Students
Education
13 Students
Accounting
13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
11 Students
Marketing
10 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/7/2025
It is a pretty good high school. The adults are always willing to support you, there are many different programs and academic resources available, and there is a very uplifting and supportive culture within the school.
7/18/2024
I've lived in belding my whole life and it has been the best school experience ever, the teachers are amazing and so are the opportunities to grow academically, sports wise, and as people.
12/2/2021
For the most part, everything is great and it's much better than most of our local schools, however, I do wish certain teachers paid attention to IEPs better.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/18/2022
The current administration is such a breath of fresh air for our district! I have had kids in all the school and have never had a bad experience. There is a definite pride amongst the students and their school and while no school is perfect I feel for a small town our is top notch. We have so many o...
8/28/2019
Fantastic. I truly beleive the staff cares about the kids and the families.
5/19/2015
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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$128K - $1M
Homes For Sale
11
Average Home Value
$255,016
Median Lot Size
10,018 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$57,393
% of College Grads
13.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,457 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
Additional Schools in the Area
- 6th to 8th
- Public
Parks in this Area
City Of Belding Water Street Park
Additional Neighborhoods in this Area
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Courtland Township
Lakeside homes and large yards on the outskirts of Rockford
Lowell
Lower taxes and larger yards just outside the growing city of Lowell
Nelson Township
Rolling farmland and lakeside views surrounding Cedar Springs
Belding High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belding, MI, in the Belding neighborhood, and is served by the Belding Area School District in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 508 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 12% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 32% are proficient in reading. Belding High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.4, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $255,016. Discover additional schools in the area, like Belding Middle School, Woodview Elementary School, Ellis Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Belding has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Belding High School.