BELL HIGH SCHOOL
BELL H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD school district, located in HURST, TX with about 2,318 students offering grade levels from 10th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 131 teachers, BELL H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
**Bell High School** (officially known as L.D. Bell High School) is a prominent public secondary school located in Hurst, Texas. Serving students in grades 9–12, it is the flagship high school of the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Independent School District (HEB ISD). The school is widely recognized for its strong academic programs, including an extensive selection of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a commitment to college and career readiness. It serves a diverse student population, fostering an environment that emphasizes both educational rigor and personal development.
Beyond academics, L.D. Bell is well-regarded for its vibrant campus culture and competitive extracurricular programs. The school has a storied history in athletics, particularly in football, and is internationally acclaimed for its "Blue Raider" marching band, which has frequently performed at prestigious state and national competitions. With its central location on Brown Trail, the school serves as a significant community hub for the Hurst area, blending a long-standing tradition of academic excellence with a spirited focus on student engagement and extracurricular achievement.
For more information, contact BELL H S at (817) 282-2551 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HURST, TX 76054-3799
(817) 282-2551
BELL HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HURST, TX with about 2,318 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD
- Total Students:
- 2,318
- Teachers:
- 131.67
- 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
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- 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 2,318 students
- White
- 42.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 29.9%
- Black or African American
- 14.3%
- Asian
- 7.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
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.