Bel Air High School

Summary:

Bel Air High School is a public high school located in El Paso, Texas, serving grades 9-12 with a student population of 1,839. The school is part of the Ysleta Independent School District, which is ranked 277 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bel Air High School has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (97.66%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated between 730 and 1,060 out of 1,861-1,987 Texas high schools over the past 10 years, with a current ranking of 816 and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the school's White and Special Education student groups perform significantly better than the overall performance, ranking in the top 20% and top 25% of Texas high schools, respectively, the African American student group ranks in the bottom 5%. Bel Air High School's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated between 84.7% and 90.8% over the past 5 years, which is generally on par with the state average, but the school's dropout rate has ranged from 1.7% to 2.6%, slightly higher than the state average. The school's STAAR EOC proficiency rates are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in Algebra I, Biology, and U.S. History, but slightly below in English I and English II Reading.

When compared to nearby schools, Eastwood High School and Young Women's Leadership Academy have higher statewide rankings and better overall academic outcomes than Bel Air High School. Additionally, Bel Air High School has a significantly higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (80.32% to 84.3%) compared to Eastwood High School and Young Women's Leadership Academy, indicating greater socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 731 Yarbrough Dr
       El Paso, TX  79915


(915) 434-2000

District: Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
816th of 1,987 Texas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,941 Help


Feeder schools for Bel Air High School:

Elementary:    Loma Terrace Elementary
    North Loop Elementary
    Sageland Elementary
Middle:    Bel Air Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,876

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.0%
White:
1.2%
African American:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bel Air High School ranks better than 58.9% of high schools in Texas. It also ranks 5th among 9 ranked high schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.04. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bel Air 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 (98%), White (1.2%), African American (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bel Air High School is 15.8. 5 high schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bel Air High School is $9,941. 5 high schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bel Air High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bel Air High School 816th of 1987 Texas public high schools. (See Bel Air High School in the ranking list.)

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Ysleta Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) 277th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bel Air High School

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Rank History for all students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.94 1069th 1427 25.1%
2005 38.98 1061st 1429 25.8%
2006 43.30 999th 1430 30.1%
2007 49.54 935th 1497 37.5%
2008 42.84 1074th 1510 28.9%
2009 53.16 909th 1539 40.9%
2010 52.92 963rd 1568 38.6%
2011 48.13 1143rd 1672 31.6%
2012 46.30 928th 1603 42.1%
2013 47.61 948th 1652 42.6%
2014 45.08 1051st 1734 39.4%
2015 48.91 1001st 1743 42.6%
2016 55.61 821st 1762 53.4%
2017 51.21 730th 1777 58.9%
2018 52.69 728th 1797 59.5%
2019 53.73 773rd 1857 58.4%
2021 42.75 1060th 1861 43.0%
2022 43.11 1040th 1876 44.6%
2023 48.78 956th 1961 51.2%
2024 55.04 816th 1987 58.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.96 372nd 1113 66.6%
2019 55.00 342nd 1136 69.9%
2021 48.47 452nd 1195 62.2%
2022 43.82 538th 1278 57.9%
2023 47.86 529th 1371 61.4%
2024 56.53 375th 1435 73.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.57 500th 1347 62.9%
2019 51.36 487th 1357 64.1%
2021 42.51 700th 1382 49.3%
2022 58.57 385th 1418 72.8%
2023 62.66 350th 1478 76.3%
2024 57.59 465th 1547 69.9%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.87 567th 1794 68.4%
2019 57.75 566th 1818 68.9%
2021 47.53 881st 1848 52.3%
2022 45.78 891st 1847 51.8%
2023 52.85 722nd 1897 61.9%
2024 59.12 509th 1883 73.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.93 828th 1781 53.5%
2019 52.40 834th 1798 53.6%
2021 43.99 1023rd 1815 43.6%
2022 40.42 1095th 1841 40.5%
2023 48.32 953rd 1891 49.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.05 438th 1137 61.5%
2019 51.56 742nd 1145 35.2%
2021 52.34 760th 1177 35.4%
2022 60.22 600th 1172 48.8%
2023 63.79 537th 1182 54.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.25 735th 1784 58.8%
2019 56.95 536th 1810 70.4%
2021 43.03 908th 1829 50.4%
2022 50.69 658th 1837 64.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.32 807th 1803 55.2%
2019 50.30 807th 1824 55.8%
2021 37.83 1119th 1840 39.2%
2022 41.61 1019th 1853 45.0%
2023 45.55 983rd 1913 48.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 2.43 1015th 1020 0.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.89 569th 1691 66.4%
2019 58.50 561st 1714 67.3%
2021 47.91 829th 1743 52.4%
2022 46.72 822nd 1762 53.3%
2023 53.92 703rd 1820 61.4%
2024 62.52 442nd 1804 75.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bel Air High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.75 178th 1539 88.4%
2019 79.20 172nd 1526 88.7%
2021 75.21 225th 1510 85.1%
2022 64.40 414th 1525 72.9%
2023 71.16 303rd 1576 80.8%
2024 13.60 1400th 1556 10.0%
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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a student
Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Open Quote This school i went there when i was a freshman and i got to tell you the teachers are very cool to get along with as well as students if i had to pick a school to go to id go back to bel air high school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bel Air High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 87 62 4 1971 2 n/a n/a 0 2126
1989 92 52 2 2013 2 n/a n/a 0 2161
1990 89 48 1 1961 1 n/a n/a 0 2100
1991 74 46 2 1961 1 n/a n/a 0 2084
1992 79 54 1 2234 1 n/a n/a 0 2369
1993 66 46 0 2097 1 n/a n/a 0 2210
1994 53 46 0 1863 2 n/a n/a 0 1964
1995 46 57 2 1893 5 n/a n/a 0 2003
1996 46 57 2 1893 5 n/a n/a 0 2003
1997 67 49 4 1932 0 n/a n/a 0 2052
1998 77 37 6 2052 3 n/a n/a 0 2175
1999 77 45 8 1936 3 n/a n/a 0 2069
2000 97 39 7 2004 7 n/a n/a 0 2154
2001 100 41 5 2005 9 n/a n/a 0 2160
2002 83 43 7 2102 4 n/a n/a 0 2239
2003 83 43 7 2102 4 n/a n/a 0 2239
2004 67 45 6 2160 6 n/a n/a 0 2284
2005 62 33 8 2090 5 n/a n/a 0 2198
2006 59 23 6 2131 3 n/a n/a 0 2222
2007 66 23 3 2096 4 n/a n/a 0 2192
2008 65 29 4 2071 5 n/a n/a 0 2174
2009 59 28 5 1993 5 n/a n/a 0 2090
2010 65 33 1 2036 7 n/a n/a 0 2142
2011 6 4 1 2211 0 0 0 0 2222
2012 6 6 2 2183 1 0 2 0 2200
2013 11 6 3 2061 1 0 1 0 2083
2014 57 17 1 1991 4 1 0 0 2071
2015 51 15 4 1991 2 1 0 0 2064
2016 52 21 4 1979 3 1 2 0 2062
2017 41 15 5 1935 2 1 1 0 2000
2018 40 8 8 1872 3 2 3 0 1936
2019 33 13 3 1901 1 1 3 0 1955
2020 37 14 5 1886 1 1 4 0 1948
2021 35 15 4 1895 1 0 1 0 1951
2022 40 11 2 1848 2 0 1 0 1904
2023 28 10 2 1796 2 0 1 0 1839
2024 23 8 3 1839 2 0 1 0 1876

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 Bel Air High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2126 116.0 18.3 n/a
1989 2161 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2100 70.0 30.0 n/a
1991 2084 115.0 18.1 n/a
1992 2369 125.3 18.9 33.1
1993 2210 124.0 17.8 49.2
1994 1964 64.5 30.4 0
1995 2003 117.6 17.0 57.1
1996 2003 117.6 17.0 57.1
1997 2052 125.2 16.4 62.9
1998 2175 123.9 17.6 59.9
1999 2069 132.0 15.7 59.1
2000 2154 133.3 16.2 65.6
2001 2160 133.2 16.2 66.5
2002 2239 134.8 16.6 63.8
2003 2239 134.8 16.6 63.8
2004 2284 134.5 17.0 57.3
2005 2198 135.5 16.2 57.9
2006 2222 141.2 15.7 56.4
2007 2192 139.0 15.8 50.4
2008 2174 139.2 15.6 71.4
2009 2090 144.4 14.5 69.5
2010 2142 136.0 15.7 66.3
2011 2222 135.3 16.4 74.9
2012 2200 137.9 15.9 76.4
2013 2083 138.7 15.0 80.5
2014 2071 132.4 15.6 81
2015 2064 132.0 15.6 79.5
2016 2062 128.0 16.1 76.1
2017 2000 125.7 15.8 77.5
2018 1936 124.0 15.6 76.4
2019 1955 128.4 15.2 76.9
2020 1948 125.0 15.5 74
2021 1951 126.9 15.3 80.5
2022 1904 123.3 15.4 84.3
2023 1839 120.1 15.3 80.3
2024 1876 118.2 15.8 80.9

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 Bel Air High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 2126 116.0 18.3 n/a
1989 2161 n/a n/a n/a
1990 2100 70.0 30.0 n/a
1991 2084 115.0 18.1 n/a
1992 2369 125.3 18.9 33.1
1993 2210 124.0 17.8 49.2
1994 1964 64.5 30.4 0
1995 2003 117.6 17.0 57.1
1996 2003 117.6 17.0 57.1
1997 2052 125.2 16.4 62.9
1998 2175 123.9 17.6 59.9
1999 2069 132.0 15.7 59.1
2000 2154 133.3 16.2 65.6
2001 2160 133.2 16.2 66.5
2002 2239 134.8 16.6 63.8
2003 2239 134.8 16.6 63.8
2004 2284 134.5 17.0 57.3
2005 2198 135.5 16.2 57.9
2006 2222 141.2 15.7 56.4
2007 2192 139.0 15.8 50.4
2008 2174 139.2 15.6 71.4
2009 2090 144.4 14.5 69.5
2010 2142 136.0 15.7 66.3
2011 2222 135.3 16.4 74.9
2012 2200 137.9 15.9 76.4
2013 2083 138.7 15.0 80.5
2014 2071 132.4 15.6 81
2015 2064 132.0 15.6 79.5
2016 2062 128.0 16.1 76.1
2017 2000 125.7 15.8 77.5
2018 1936 124.0 15.6 76.4
2019 1955 128.4 15.2 76.9
2020 1948 125.0 15.5 74
2021 1951 126.9 15.3 80.5
2022 1904 123.3 15.4 84.3
2023 1839 120.1 15.3 80.3
2024 1876 118.2 15.8 80.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bel Air High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $875 (9.1%) $8,709 (90.9%) $9,584
2020 $807 (8.3%) $8,899 (91.7%) $9,705
2021 $862 (8.7%) $9,078 (91.3%) $9,941

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bel Air High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 773rd of 1857 High schoolsRanks 956th of 1961 High schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Bel Air High School)8459
 25%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))8462
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%
End of Course Biology (Bel Air High School)5859
 1%
   End of Course Biology (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))6359
 4%
   End of Course Biology (Texas)6357
 6%
End of Course English I Reading (Bel Air High School)4751
 4%
   End of Course English I Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))5353
   End of Course English I Reading (Texas)4954
 5%
End of Course English II Reading (Bel Air High School)5253
 1%
   End of Course English II Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))5355
 2%
   End of Course English II Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
End of Course U.S. History (Bel Air High School)7068
 2%
   End of Course U.S. History (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))7472
 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 Students19551839
 5.9%
African American1310
 23.1%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic19011796
 5.5%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3328
 15.2%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.9%80.3%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bel Air High School

Students at Bel Air High School are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,876 students attended Bel Air High School.

Bel Air High School ranks 816th of 1987 Texas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Bel Air High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Loma Terrace Elementary
Elementary : North Loop Elementary
Elementary : Sageland Elementary
Middle : Bel Air Middle


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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