Bel Air High School is a high school in the city of El Paso, Texas, United States. The school was established in 1957. It houses Bel Air Middle School, with transfers from Eastwood as well as other local middle schools.
Serving 1,876 students in grades 9-12, Bel Air High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,876 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bel Air High School's student population of 1,876 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 118 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,876 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
118 teachers
Year Founded
1957
Colors
White, Royal blue, Scarlet
School Rankings
Bel Air High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air High School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5171 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
98%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air High School's ranking?
Bel Air High School is ranked #5171 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bel Air High School often compared to?
Bel Air High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fulshear High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bel Air High School?
The graduation rate of Bel Air High School is 85%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bel Air High School?
1,876 students attend Bel Air High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Bel Air High School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Air High School?
Bel Air High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air High School offer ?
Bel Air High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bel Air High School part of?
Bel Air High School is part of Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bel Air High School located?
Bel Air High School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.
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