BEL AIR HIGH SCHOOL
Bel Air High is a public high school that is part of the Harford County Public Schools school district, located in Bel Air, MD with about 1,555 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 95 teachers, Bel Air High has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Bel Air High School, located at 100 Heighe St in Bel Air, Maryland, is a prominent secondary institution serving the Harford County Public Schools district. As a staple of the local community, the school is known for providing a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts programs, and various student-led clubs. It serves a diverse student body and is committed to preparing its graduates for success in higher education and the workforce through a rigorous college-preparatory environment.
Beyond its academic offerings, Bel Air High School plays a significant role in the town’s social and cultural landscape. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in school spirit and local volunteer initiatives. With its long-standing history in the Bel Air area, the institution remains focused on maintaining high standards of excellence, promoting student development, and ensuring that its facilities and faculty meet the evolving educational needs of its students.
For more information, contact Bel Air High at (410) 638-4600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Bel Air, MD 21014-4196
(410) 638-4600
BEL AIR HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Bel Air, MD with about 1,555 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Maryland
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Harford County Public Schools
- Total Students:
- 1,555
- Teachers:
- 95.33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,555 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEL AIR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.7%
- Asian
- 6.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.8%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.