Bel Air High

1,489 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

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.

1,489

Total Students

91.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bel Air High
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,068
Hispanic	110
Black	139
Asian	101
Two or More	63
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,068 (71.9 %)
Black
139 (9.4 %)
Hispanic
110 (7.4 %)
Asian
101 (6.8 %)
Two or More
63 (4.2 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Harford County Public Schools
Phone:	(410)638-4600
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,489
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	282
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 9 388

Grade 10 370

Grade 11 375

Grade 12 356