The Cardinals of Bellaire High School enjoy a wealth of activities and a state-of-the-art building with a parking garage to house the school’s large student body. The building’s three brand new wings encompass academics, fine arts and athletics.
Home to about 100 clubs and activities, Bellaire has something for every student to enjoy. Fine arts include piano, orchestra, music, theater and the award-winning Bellaire Belles dance team. The school fields a seven-time championship baseball team with a comprehensive athletics program that also includes lacrosse, soccer, softball, cheer, swim and dive, volleyball, wrestling and golf.
Bellaire is also home to the World Languages Magnet School, which has 150 openings every year. Magnet students can choose from languages including Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hindi, Japanese, Latin and Spanish. Additionally, all students can apply to the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and enroll in Advanced Placement classes and other dual credit courses.
Graduates of Bellaire High School go on to attend colleges and universities across the country and the world. Two former students went on to become Rhodes Scholars, and the Class of 2020 won an impressive $23 million in scholarships.
With a massive campus among the residential streets of Bellaire, students in the area are lucky to attend this dynamic and all-inclusive public high school.
Bellaire High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
5100 Maple St,
Bellaire, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Michael Mcdonough
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Average SAT Score
1270
Average ACT Score
29
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
61%
Average GPA
3.41
Graduation Rate
91%
Niche Grade
A-
A-
A
B-
C+
A-
B
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.41
Reading Proficiency
61%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
174
Full Time Teachers
174
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1270
Math
630
Verbal
640
Average ACT
29
Math
28
English
30
Reading
30
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
23
AP Pass Rate
81.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
English
23%
State Average
17%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
388:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
42.4%
White
21.4%
Black
19.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.9%
Two or more races
2.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings
#5
Most Diverse Public HS in Texas
#28
Niche Standout HS in Texas
#34
Best College Prep Public HS in Texas
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.
University of Texas - Austin
964 Students
University of Houston
919 Students
Texas A&M University
834 Students
Rice University
563 Students
Texas State University
425 Students
University of Houston - Downtown
413 Students
Baylor University
325 Students
Houston Christian University
296 Students
Houston Community College
286 Students
Texas Tech University
252 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
367 Students
Biology
257 Students
Psychology
216 Students
Computer Science
190 Students
Nursing
184 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
164 Students
Engineering
118 Students
Finance
90 Students
Political Science and Government
89 Students
Marketing
81 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
9/5/2024
I would like to see more involvement from the teachers and administrators to encourage children that aren't interested in school. There are a lot of kids that go to school because they have to, but I would like to see the administrators put more effort into finding more passion in school for these children. Some of these kids don't have the best home life so finding that passion is hard, but I know every kids is destined to do somethings great. All they need is a push.
5/24/2024
I would say that I enjoyed my time at Bellaire High School. The school offers great academics for students as well as an elite IB and Honors program. The Fine Arts department along with the school's athletics are stellar. I think overall that the teachers are amazing, but they could be better. I think the administration should work more on working with the teachers instead of existing on a separate plane of being.
5/2/2024
I have been at Bellaire for only this past year. My experience thus far has been great. I have made lots of friends and have very interesting classes. The school is very diverse and they offer a lot of activities and ways to get involved that you don't find at other schools.
GreatSchools Reviews
7/28/2023
I truly love my school and everything about it but here's the problem. HOUSTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT. I hate that a great school like Bellaire is stuck under the ownership of HISD. I hate what HISD is doing, I hate everything that came with the TEA take over.
9/27/2018
We have had a great experience at Bellaire High School after being in private school through 8th grade. Our child is being challenged academically and is learning to navigate a large diverse school which we feel is a great benefit before college. In addition, she is gaining so much real world knowle...
5/16/2018
I believe this school shaped me into who I am today
10/12/2017
This school is a mess with v poor administration. Many of the issues can be resolved only and only if there is effective leadership.
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Bellaire
List Price Range
$738K - $1.6M
Homes For Sale
1
Average Home Value
$1,153,402
Median Lot Size
8,276 Sq Ft
% Renters
12%
Household Income
$204,175
% of College Grads
80.9%
Median Age
44
Average House Size
3,361 Sq Ft
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Parks in this Area
Evergreen Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Ware Family Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Joe Gaither Park
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Russ Pitman Park
- Trails
- Playground
- Nature Center
Danny Jackson Family Bark Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Feld Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Lafayette Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Bellaire-Zindler Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Grills
- Picnic Area
Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
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