Belton High School

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Belton High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
801 W North Ave,  Belton, MO
Belton School District #124
3.5
3.8
1,258 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Phil Clark
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
53%
Average GPA
3.35
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C
Administration
B
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.35
Reading Proficiency
53%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
92
Full Time Teachers
92
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
530
Verbal
570
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
23
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Pass Rate
64.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
360:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%
White
57.9%
Hispanic
19.4%
Black
11.5%
Two or more races
9.1%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<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.
University of Missouri 206 Students
University of Missouri - Kansas City 196 Students
University of Central Missouri 162 Students
Missouri State University 139 Students
The University of Kansas 118 Students
Metropolitan Community College - Kansas City 115 Students
Northwest Missouri State University 101 Students
Kansas State University 87 Students
Truman State University 71 Students
Missouri Western State University 71 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 84 Students
Psychology 70 Students
Nursing 60 Students
Biology 44 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Marketing 32 Students
Physical Therapy 21 Students
Small Business Management 21 Students
Computer Science 19 Students
English 19 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 202 Reviews
4.0 Sophomore
6/18/2020
I have had an amazing experience at Belton High School. We have an amazing brand new building. There are also many teachers that help us thrive. The only down fall is that we dont have very good sports.
5.0 Senior
3/13/2020
I love the renovations! I'm so glad I got to spend my high school years as a Pirate. Wouldn't have wanted to spend these last four years anywhere else.
3.0 Alum
6/30/2019
I think we need better teachers who are going to actually push us to do better and not just pass us by
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 6 Reviews
5.0 parent
3/16/2023
The Academies set up at this school are wonderful. Students can start classes in specific areas like Engineering, Biomedical, and Computer Science as early as middle school. They pick a specific track or academy with advisors and a four-year plan to come out ahead of the game for college. Students c...
5.0 parent
6/10/2020
I had four kids go successfully through this school district. They all enjoyed many extra curricular activities. There is so much to offer and they are adding things all the time. The staff is very supportive. Highly recommended!
2.0 student
10/25/2017
This school is alright, it's not the best nor is it the worst.
1.0 parent
8/22/2017
Horrible waste of the taxes I pay every year.

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Belton High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Belton, MO, in the Belton neighborhood, and is served by the Belton School District #124 in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,258 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 53% are proficient in reading. Belton High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.35, the graduation rate is 90%, 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 $283,694. Discover additional schools in the area, like Heartland Christian School, Blue Ridge Christian School, Mill Creek Upper Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Belton has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Belton High School.

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