Belton H S in Belton, TX | US School Ratings

At a glance

Reported students

1,763

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

128.4

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

09–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Texas high enrollment

80th percentile

Compared with 1,941 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

567.5

Belton H S: 1,763 reported students.

State peer staffing position

49th percentile

13.7:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 2,554
Teachers (FTE): 189.86
Student–teacher ratio: 13.5:1

What the reported data says about Belton H S

Belton H S is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Belton. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Belton ISD. NCES reports 1,763 students for 2024–25.

Among 1,941 high schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 431 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.7:1, close to the Texas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (43.8%) and White (39.9%). English learners represent 7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 27 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Belton H S

1How do the reported 13.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 128.4 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7.67 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 7%
Students with disabilities: 13.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 45.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 7.67
Nurses (FTE): 3
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White39.9%
Hispanic43.8%
Black8.1%
Asian1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1%
Multiracial5.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

27 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Lake Belton H S

High · Grades 09–12

2,300 reported students

Belton New Tech H S at Waskow

High · Grades 09–12

284 reported students

District Alternative Education Program

High · Grades 06–12

46 reported students

North Belton Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

979 reported students

Lake Belton Middle

Middle · Grades 06–08

803 reported students

Chisholm Trail El

Elementary · Grades KG–05

766 reported students

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Public schools near Belton H S

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
District Alternative Education Program High · Belton ISD	06–12	46	2.1 mi
Belton New Tech H S at Waskow High · Belton ISD	09–12	284	2.1 mi
Lake Belton H S High · Belton ISD	09–12	2,300	4.2 mi
Cedar Crest High · Charter · University of Texas University Charter School	06–12	75	4.6 mi
Ki Charter - Temple High · Charter · Ki Charter	07–12	9	6.3 mi
Fred W Edwards Academy AEC High · Temple ISD	09–12	77	6.7 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Belton H S

What grades does Belton H S serve?

Belton H S reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Belton ISD.

How many students attend Belton H S?

Belton H S reported 1,763 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 1,941 Texas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,554 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Belton H S?

The calculated ratio is 13.7:1, based on 1,763 students and 128.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Belton H S a public, charter, or magnet school?

Belton H S is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Belton ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Belton H S students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

45.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Belton H S in?

Belton H S is part of Belton ISD, based in Belton, TX, which operates 20 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Belton H S?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include District Alternative Education Program (2.1 mi), Belton New Tech H S at Waskow (2.1 mi), Lake Belton H S (4.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.