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
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
12%
Reading Proficiency
32%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
77%
Niche Grade
C-
C
C
C+
B-
B-
B+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.41
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Reading Proficiency
32%
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Math Proficiency
12%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
26
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Full Time Teachers
26
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Teachers in First or Second Year
11.1%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
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Average ACT
24
Math
23
English
23
Reading
25
Science
25
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Number of AP Courses
10
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AP Pass Rate
20.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very High
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
576:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.2%
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Female
49.8%
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White
84.5%
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Hispanic
10.7%
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Two or more races
3.8%
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Black
<1%
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Asian
<1%
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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.
Michigan State University
100 Students
Ferris State University
100 Students
Central Michigan University
98 Students
Grand Valley State University
96 Students
Northern Michigan University
64 Students
Grand Rapids Community College
57 Students
Saginaw Valley State University
54 Students
Montcalm Community College
54 Students
Western Michigan University
50 Students
Davenport University
47 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
25 Students
Nursing
25 Students
Business
23 Students
Biology
18 Students
Education
14 Students
Accounting
12 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
11 Students
Social Work and Youth Services
11 Students
Forensic Science and Technology
10 Students
Interior Design
9 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
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.
3/18/2023
Belding high school staff are interested in doing whatever they can so the students can succeed. They have great art programs. Weather that is the band the drama or the art programs. My student has enjoyed being in all 3 programs. It is nice to see a school that still has great programs when a lot of schools are cutting these programs. Staff are always willing to help the students in whatever they might need help in. If the student are having issues the admin staff are more than helpful to get this taking care of quickly and effectively.
9/27/2022
Honestly, the band program was really good and welcoming, but the way the program covers up racism and sexism from students and teachers in order to avoid taking accountability is really telling.
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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List Price Range
$147K - $962K
Homes For Sale
23
Average Home Value
$269,861
Median Lot Size
9,583 Sq Ft
% Renters
33%
Average Household Income
$57,393
% of College Grads
13.3%
Median Age
39
Average House Size
1,463 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
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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 511 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 3.41, the graduation rate is 77%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $269,861. 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.