Belton High School

Summary:

Belton High School is a public high school serving grades 8-12 in Belton, Texas, with a total enrollment of 1,941 students. The school is part of the Belton Independent School District, which is ranked 463 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belton High School has a relatively balanced racial composition, with 43.23% White, 43.07% Hispanic, and 6.49% African American students. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 623 out of 1,797 Texas high schools in 2017-2018 to 1,029 out of 1,987 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's rankings for specific student groups vary, with Asian and Native American students performing better than the school's overall ranking, while Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform worse. Belton High School's four-year graduation rate has declined from 95.5% in 2020-2021 to 91.6% in 2022-2023, though it remains above the state average, and its dropout rates have remained relatively low, ranging from 0.8% to 1.6% over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools like Lake Belton High School, which is also part of the Belton Independent School District, Belton High School's performance is generally lower, with a higher statewide ranking and better test scores. The steady decline in Belton High School's statewide ranking and the disparities in student group performance suggest that the school may need to implement targeted interventions and support programs to address the needs of underperforming groups, such as Hispanic and English Language Learner students. Additionally, the school could focus on improving its performance in STAAR EOC assessments, particularly in Algebra I, where the school's proficiency rates are significantly lower than the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 8-12

 600 Lake Rd
       Belton, TX  76513


(254) 215-2200

District: Belton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1029th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,561 Help


Feeder schools for Belton High School:

Elementary:    Charter Oak Elementary
    Chisholm Trail Elementary
    Leon Heights Elementary
    Miller Heights Elementary
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Middle:    Belton Middle
    South Belton Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  1,836

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.4%
White:
40.4%
African American:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belton High School ranks worse than 51.8% of high schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.96. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Belton High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.4%), White (40.4%), African American (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Belton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belton High School is 12.5, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belton High School is $10,561. 1 high schools in the Belton Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belton High School 1029th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Belton High School in the ranking list.)

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Belton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Belton Independent School District (Isd) 463rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belton High School

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Rank History for all students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 64.17 534th 1427 62.6%
2005 67.50 444th 1429 68.9%
2006 66.81 484th 1430 66.2%
2007 67.31 495th 1497 66.9%
2008 61.36 643rd 1510 57.4%
2009 71.16 347th 1539 77.5%
2010 69.79 375th 1568 76.1%
2011 70.19 394th 1672 76.4%
2012 56.76 643rd 1603 59.9%
2013 65.03 492nd 1652 70.2%
2014 59.96 648th 1734 62.6%
2015 55.63 819th 1743 53.0%
2016 57.10 779th 1762 55.8%
2017 56.60 604th 1777 66.0%
2018 57.98 623rd 1797 65.3%
2019 55.46 731st 1857 60.6%
2021 48.38 931st 1861 50.0%
2022 37.40 1179th 1876 37.2%
2023 37.84 1221st 1961 37.7%
2024 45.96 1029th 1987 48.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.14 266th 582 54.3%
2019 44.55 321st 604 46.9%
2021 29.20 436th 588 25.9%
2022 33.33 438th 664 34.0%
2023 59.02 229th 677 66.2%
2024 46.36 366th 730 49.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 563rd 1113 49.4%
2019 37.52 624th 1136 45.1%
2021 32.56 817th 1195 31.6%
2022 25.56 964th 1278 24.6%
2023 19.60 1163rd 1371 15.2%
2024 20.42 1187th 1435 17.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.33 504th 1347 62.6%
2019 50.62 506th 1357 62.7%
2021 40.89 743rd 1382 46.2%
2022 36.37 879th 1418 38.0%
2023 31.83 1030th 1478 30.3%
2024 36.28 997th 1547 35.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.20 1022nd 1794 43.0%
2019 39.75 1113th 1818 38.8%
2021 34.80 1238th 1848 33.0%
2022 27.70 1389th 1847 24.8%
2023 24.87 1486th 1897 21.7%
2024 27.48 1407th 1883 25.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.47 681st 1781 61.8%
2019 56.61 730th 1798 59.4%
2021 46.92 962nd 1815 47.0%
2022 37.51 1158th 1841 37.1%
2023 37.09 1199th 1891 36.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.36 628th 1137 44.8%
2019 52.11 732nd 1145 36.1%
2021 62.86 559th 1177 52.5%
2022 68.26 392nd 1172 66.6%
2023 39.85 916th 1182 22.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.76 872nd 1784 51.1%
2019 37.51 1118th 1810 38.2%
2021 41.69 962nd 1829 47.4%
2022 52.46 620th 1837 66.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.60 683rd 1803 62.1%
2019 51.45 784th 1824 57.0%
2021 47.17 892nd 1840 51.5%
2022 36.25 1150th 1853 37.9%
2023 36.61 1192nd 1913 37.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.99 214th 486 56.0%
2019 47.52 298th 487 38.8%
2021 70.68 111th 488 77.3%
2022 45.15 315th 507 37.9%
2024 70.64 118th 529 77.7%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for African American students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.82 400th 1013 60.5%
2019 47.75 462nd 1024 54.9%
2021 36.70 598th 1020 41.4%
2022 33.03 639th 1031 38.0%
2023 29.83 729th 1069 31.8%
2024 29.83 719th 1065 32.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.56 871st 1691 48.5%
2019 42.64 966th 1714 43.6%
2021 41.76 986th 1743 43.4%
2022 28.10 1295th 1762 26.5%
2023 30.31 1281st 1820 29.6%
2024 32.76 1193rd 1804 33.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.00 106th 122 13.1%
2019 75.27 28th 105 73.3%
2021 64.53 41st 95 56.8%
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Rank History for White students at Belton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.42 596th 1539 61.3%
2019 54.64 640th 1526 58.1%
2021 43.40 886th 1510 41.3%
2022 36.40 1018th 1525 33.2%
2023 32.04 1115th 1576 29.3%
2024 36.60 1019th 1556 34.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Belton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1027 66 9 175 3 n/a n/a 0 1280
1989 986 58 19 176 6 n/a n/a 0 1245
1990 991 58 16 195 7 n/a n/a 0 1267
1991 945 52 14 215 11 n/a n/a 0 1237
1992 1009 57 15 210 6 n/a n/a 0 1297
1993 1088 59 12 217 6 n/a n/a 0 1382
1994 1155 66 11 233 6 n/a n/a 0 1471
1995 1303 74 13 257 4 n/a n/a 0 1651
1996 1303 74 13 257 4 n/a n/a 0 1651
1997 1362 72 14 278 6 n/a n/a 0 1732
1998 1401 79 15 293 7 n/a n/a 0 1795
1999 1409 86 19 314 11 n/a n/a 0 1839
2000 1379 78 14 326 12 n/a n/a 0 1809
2001 1401 90 18 330 17 n/a n/a 0 1856
2002 1476 90 19 416 12 n/a n/a 0 2013
2003 1476 90 19 416 12 n/a n/a 0 2013
2004 1459 109 23 443 15 n/a n/a 0 2049
2005 1434 107 19 465 16 n/a n/a 0 2041
2006 1388 118 18 532 23 n/a n/a 0 2079
2007 1445 143 20 566 20 n/a n/a 0 2194
2008 1512 152 26 621 23 n/a n/a 0 2334
2009 1451 177 36 606 26 n/a n/a 0 2296
2010 1446 196 41 598 22 n/a n/a 0 2303
2011 1415 165 25 712 21 1 57 0 2396
2012 1385 171 31 738 22 2 61 0 2410
2013 1426 198 36 793 18 0 72 0 2543
2014 1415 186 37 848 15 4 98 0 2603
2015 1455 198 39 816 15 6 114 0 2643
2016 1460 209 42 869 19 6 106 0 2711
2017 1422 216 45 890 22 4 98 0 2697
2018 1500 216 56 952 20 6 93 0 2843
2019 1517 238 56 985 18 9 101 0 2924
2020 1567 249 52 1035 18 17 110 0 3048
2021 1473 221 47 982 17 13 131 0 2884
2022 1211 179 43 965 19 11 126 0 2554
2023 839 126 21 836 15 11 93 0 1941
2024 742 130 27 816 11 11 99 0 1836

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1280 78.0 16.4 n/a
1989 1245 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1267 69.0 18.3 n/a
1991 1237 69.1 17.9 n/a
1992 1297 71.2 18.2 14.5
1993 1382 74.0 18.7 15.9
1994 1471 83.1 17.7 13.6
1995 1651 90.6 18.2 11.2
1996 1651 90.6 18.2 11.2
1997 1732 104.9 16.5 11.6
1998 1795 109.5 16.4 14.4
1999 1839 119.2 15.4 16.2
2000 1809 118.5 15.3 17.9
2001 1856 114.0 16.3 23.3
2002 2013 121.4 16.6 25.9
2003 2013 121.4 16.6 25.9
2004 2049 126.4 16.2 34.2
2005 2041 128.1 15.9 33.1
2006 2079 130.4 15.9 31.9
2007 2194 140.5 15.6 33.2
2008 2334 149.4 15.6 31.2
2009 2296 156.3 14.7 34.3
2010 2303 166.3 13.8 37
2011 2396 168.7 14.1 37.8
2012 2410 163.7 14.7 39.8
2013 2543 161.0 15.7 39.7
2014 2603 163.7 15.8 42.7
2015 2643 177.0 14.9 37.8
2016 2711 182.0 14.8 40.4
2017 2697 184.9 14.5 42.6
2018 2843 187.2 15.1 41.3
2019 2924 198.0 14.7 43.7
2020 3048 200.2 15.2 41.8
2021 2884 196.7 14.6 37.9
2022 2554 189.8 13.4 37.5
2023 1941 157.2 12.3 46.4
2024 1836 146.5 12.5 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1280 78.0 16.4 n/a
1989 1245 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1267 69.0 18.3 n/a
1991 1237 69.1 17.9 n/a
1992 1297 71.2 18.2 14.5
1993 1382 74.0 18.7 15.9
1994 1471 83.1 17.7 13.6
1995 1651 90.6 18.2 11.2
1996 1651 90.6 18.2 11.2
1997 1732 104.9 16.5 11.6
1998 1795 109.5 16.4 14.4
1999 1839 119.2 15.4 16.2
2000 1809 118.5 15.3 17.9
2001 1856 114.0 16.3 23.3
2002 2013 121.4 16.6 25.9
2003 2013 121.4 16.6 25.9
2004 2049 126.4 16.2 34.2
2005 2041 128.1 15.9 33.1
2006 2079 130.4 15.9 31.9
2007 2194 140.5 15.6 33.2
2008 2334 149.4 15.6 31.2
2009 2296 156.3 14.7 34.3
2010 2303 166.3 13.8 37
2011 2396 168.7 14.1 37.8
2012 2410 163.7 14.7 39.8
2013 2543 161.0 15.7 39.7
2014 2603 163.7 15.8 42.7
2015 2643 177.0 14.9 37.8
2016 2711 182.0 14.8 40.4
2017 2697 184.9 14.5 42.6
2018 2843 187.2 15.1 41.3
2019 2924 198.0 14.7 43.7
2020 3048 200.2 15.2 41.8
2021 2884 196.7 14.6 37.9
2022 2554 189.8 13.4 37.5
2023 1941 157.2 12.3 46.4
2024 1836 146.5 12.5 46.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belton High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $666 (7.3%) $8,488 (92.7%) $9,154
2020 $651 (6.7%) $9,083 (93.3%) $9,733
2021 $793 (7.5%) $9,768 (92.5%) $10,561

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belton High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 731st of 1857 High schoolsRanks 1221st of 1961 High schools
 22.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Belton High School)4522
 23%
   End of Course Algebra I (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5942
 17%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Belton High School)7149
 22%
   End of Course Biology (Belton Independent School District (Isd))7361
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Belton High School)5448
 6%
   End of Course English I Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5759
 2%
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Belton High School)5654
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Belton Independent School District (Isd))5863
 5%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Belton High School)7265
 7%
   End of Course U.S. History (Belton Independent School District (Isd))7577
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Texas)7571
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students29241941
 33.6%
African American238126
 47.1%
American Indian1815
 16.7%
Asian5621
 62.5%
Hispanic985836
 15.1%
Pacific Islander911
 22.2%
White1517839
 44.7%
Two or More Races10193
 7.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.7%46.4%
 2.7%


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Students at Belton High School are 44% Hispanic, 40% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Belton High School ranks 1029th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Belton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charter Oak Elementary
Elementary : Chisholm Trail Elementary
Elementary : Leon Heights Elementary
Elementary : Miller Heights Elementary
Elementary : Southwest Elementary
Elementary : Sparta Elementary
Middle : Belton Middle
Middle : South Belton Middle

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,836 students attended Belton High School.


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