BELL H S

2,311 Students

High School 10th - 12th

School Overview

**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.

2,311

Total Students

142.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BELL H S
Demographic	Student Count
White	880
Hispanic	769
Black	376
Asian	138
Two or More	111
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	31

White
880 (38.1 %)
Hispanic
769 (33.3 %)
Black
376 (16.3 %)
Asian
138 (6.0 %)
Two or More
111 (4.8 %)
Pacific Islander
31 (1.3 %)
American Indian
6 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HURST-EULESS-BEDFORD ISD
Phone:	(817)282-2551
Grade Range:	10th - 12th
Total Students:	2,311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	142.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,021
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	208

* 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 10 826

Grade 11 777

Grade 12 708