BEL AIR HIGH SCHOOL
BEL AIR H S is a Title I public high school that is part of the YSLETA ISD school district, located in EL PASO, TX with about 1,936 students offering grade levels from 9th 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 124 teachers, BEL AIR H S has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 on Yarbrough Drive in El Paso, is a long-standing cornerstone of the Ysleta Independent School District. Known for its rich history and deep roots in the community, the school is famous for its vibrant school spirit and the iconic "Highlander" mascot. It serves a diverse student population and has established a reputation for fostering a tight-knit campus culture that emphasizes both academic achievement and extracurricular involvement.
Beyond its core curriculum, Bel Air is widely recognized for its robust career and technical education offerings and its successful athletic programs. The school prides itself on providing students with various pathways for success, whether they are pursuing higher education or entering the workforce immediately after graduation. With a focus on community engagement and student development, Bel Air High School remains a significant educational hub, consistently striving to prepare its students for the challenges and opportunities of the future.
For more information, contact BEL AIR H S at (915) 434-2000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
EL PASO, TX 79915
(915) 434-2000
http://belair.yisd.net
BEL AIR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in EL PASO, TX with about 1,936 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- YSLETA ISD
- Total Students:
- 1,936
- Teachers:
- 124.07
- 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 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 1,936 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEL AIR HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 97% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 96.7%
- White
- 2.1%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Two or more races
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 54.2%
- Male
- 45.8%
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.