Serving 1,522 students in grades 9-12, Bel Air High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 10% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bel Air High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bel Air High School's student population of 1,522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 91 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bel Air High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,343 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bel Air High School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#40 out of 1343 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
7%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
9%
33%
White
73%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bel Air High School's ranking?
Bel Air High School is ranked #40 out of 1,343 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Bel Air High School often compared to?
Bel Air High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like C. Milton Wright High School, Fallston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 20% MD state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bel Air High School?
The graduation rate of Bel Air High School is 97%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bel Air High School?
1,522 students attend Bel Air High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Bel Air High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bel Air High School?
Bel Air High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bel Air High School offer ?
Bel Air High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bel Air High School part of?
Bel Air High School is part of Harford County Public Schools School District.
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