Belleville High School

hs.bellevilleschools.org

1,499 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Belleville High School, located at 100 Passaic Avenue in Belleville, New Jersey, serves as the primary secondary education institution for the township's diverse student body. As part of the Belleville Public Schools district, the high school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, science, humanities, and language arts—with a variety of elective offerings. The school emphasizes a holistic approach to education, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and personal development within its community-focused environment.

Beyond the classroom, Belleville High School maintains a vibrant campus culture characterized by a wide range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs. These initiatives are designed to encourage leadership, teamwork, and school spirit, helping students build well-rounded resumes for college and career pathways. By prioritizing student engagement and maintaining a commitment to academic standards, the school strives to empower its graduates to become active, productive members of the broader society.

1,499

Total Students

120.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Belleville High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	1,078
Black	112
Asian	119
Two or More	13
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
1,078 (71.9 %)
White
168 (11.2 %)
Asian
119 (7.9 %)
Black
112 (7.5 %)
Two or More
13 (0.9 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Belleville Public School District
Phone:	(973)969-4343
Website:	http://hs.bellevilleschools.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,499
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	120.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	921
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	190

* 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 9 382

Grade 10 413

Grade 11 349

Grade 12 326

Ungraded 29