Belleville High School

www.vanburenschools.net

1,770 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Belleville High School, located at 501 West Columbia Avenue in Belleville, Michigan, is the flagship secondary institution of the Van Buren Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-known for its comprehensive academic curriculum and strong focus on preparing students for post-secondary success. The campus offers a wide variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs, which help foster a well-rounded educational environment that encourages student engagement and school spirit.

The school is deeply integrated into the Belleville community and emphasizes a supportive learning atmosphere aimed at developing both the academic and personal potential of its students. By providing access to advanced placement courses, vocational training, and modern facilities, Belleville High School strives to equip its students with the skills necessary to navigate an evolving global landscape. For more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, community members and families are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.vanburenschools.net.

1,770

Total Students

81.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belleville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	763
Hispanic	86
Black	828
Asian	14
Two or More	70
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	2

Black
828 (46.8 %)
White
763 (43.1 %)
Hispanic
86 (4.9 %)
Two or More
70 (4.0 %)
Asian
14 (0.8 %)
American Indian
7 (0.4 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Van Buren Public Schools
Phone:	(734)697-9133
Website:	http://www.vanburenschools.net
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	1,770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	81.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	648
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 9 480

Grade 10 466

Grade 11 425

Grade 12 393

Ungraded 6