Belmont High

www.belmont.k12.ma.us

1,364 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Belmont High School, located at 221 Concord Avenue in Belmont, Massachusetts, is a top-tier public secondary school known for its strong academic tradition and commitment to student achievement. As part of the Belmont Public Schools district, the institution serves students in grades 9 through 12, consistently ranking among the best high schools in the state. The school is particularly noted for its rigorous curriculum, which features an extensive array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and a highly regarded performing arts department.

Beyond academics, Belmont High School fosters a vibrant, inclusive community that encourages student participation in a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics, competitive robotics, and various cultural and academic clubs. The school recently invested in a state-of-the-art facility designed to support modern learning styles and collaborative projects. With its focus on preparing students for higher education and global citizenship, the school maintains a strong reputation for academic excellence and community engagement in the Greater Boston area.

1,364

Total Students

84.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belmont High
Demographic	Student Count
White	836
Hispanic	80
Black	55
Asian	294
Two or More	91
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
836 (61.5 %)
Asian
294 (21.6 %)
Two or More
91 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
80 (5.9 %)
Black
55 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Belmont
Phone:	(617)993-5901
Website:	http://www.belmont.k12.ma.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	84.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 359

Grade 10 358

Grade 11 333

Grade 12 314