Belmont High

Public 9-12

 221 Concord Avenue
       Belmont, MA  02478


(617) 993-5901

District: Belmont

SchoolDigger Rank:
14th of 347 Massachusetts High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,483 Help


Feeder schools for Belmont High:

Elementary:    Daniel Butler
    Mary Lee Burbank
    Roger E Wellington
    Winn Brook
Middle:    Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  1,364

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.3%
Asian:
21.6%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  7.9% Help


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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Belmont High:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont High 14th of 347 Massachusetts public high schools. (See Belmont High in the ranking list.)

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Belmont:

SchoolDigger ranks Belmont 10th of 356 Massachusetts school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belmont High

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Rank History for all students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 83.30 56th 304 81.6%
2004 88.67 26th 307 91.5%
2005 89.02 18th 311 94.2%
2006 85.92 35th 314 88.9%
2007 82.35 39th 316 87.7%
2008 90.19 11th 319 96.6%
2009 88.03 11th 322 96.6%
2010 84.29 34th 335 89.9%
2011 88.59 7th 340 97.9%
2012 85.44 8th 340 97.6%
2013 82.96 12th 344 96.5%
2014 82.03 19th 347 94.5%
2015 80.21 36th 354 89.8%
2016 84.16 10th 351 97.2%
2017 82.06 27th 348 92.2%
2018 84.14 14th 345 95.9%
2019 90.53 7th 351 98.0%
2021 91.65 7th 285 97.5%
2022 93.61 16th 342 95.3%
2023 94.55 14th 347 96.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.26 22nd 55 60.0%
2019 83.94 10th 58 82.8%
2021 78.75 5th 33 84.8%
2022 77.16 23rd 78 70.5%
2023 93.52 2nd 82 97.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.32 16th 344 95.3%
2019 96.09 10th 348 97.1%
2021 89.95 18th 268 93.3%
2022 80.59 48th 339 85.8%
2023 92.22 26th 301 91.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.22 20th 330 93.9%
2019 93.18 11th 330 96.7%
2021 96.41 4th 253 98.4%
2022 87.36 32nd 332 90.4%
2023 89.48 26th 338 92.3%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.86 19th 339 94.4%
2019 88.94 10th 342 97.1%
2021 92.27 5th 281 98.2%
2022 91.30 19th 340 94.4%
2023 93.65 13th 339 96.2%
See the entire list of Best Massachusetts High Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.59 10th 299 96.7%
2019 97.02 8th 299 97.3%
2021 78.82 36th 202 82.2%
2022 68.86 67th 295 77.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.70 8th 343 97.7%
2019 92.22 6th 346 98.3%
2021 90.45 13th 281 95.4%
2022 94.44 15th 339 95.6%
2023 94.42 16th 343 95.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.62 24th 91 73.6%
2019 83.22 6th 97 93.8%
2021 81.98 7th 68 89.7%
2022 85.34 7th 93 92.5%
2023 80.64 14th 96 85.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.40 17th 134 87.3%
2021 69.98 20th 94 78.7%
2023 45.83 74th 142 47.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.78 24th 193 87.6%
2019 93.67 13th 206 93.7%
2021 95.07 7th 149 95.3%
2022 91.55 18th 217 91.7%
2023 96.99 8th 241 96.7%
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Rank History for White students at Belmont High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.14 14th 303 95.4%
2019 91.23 7th 302 97.7%
2021 90.48 6th 249 97.6%
2022 93.89 11th 300 96.3%
2023 92.81 18th 301 94.0%
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Data source: test scores: Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Belmont High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 884 36 33 12 3 n/a n/a 0 968
1989 821 31 30 12 0 n/a n/a 0 894
1990 760 37 30 10 2 n/a n/a 0 839
1991 690 43 29 6 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1992 674 44 29 12 2 n/a n/a 0 761
1993 671 45 36 14 1 n/a n/a 0 767
1994 677 38 34 16 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1995 786 41 47 6 1 n/a n/a 0 881
1996 786 41 47 6 1 n/a n/a 0 881
1997 803 35 53 3 0 n/a n/a 0 894
1998 832 33 59 11 0 n/a n/a 0 935
1999 882 27 54 2 0 n/a n/a 0 965
2000 842 34 89 23 4 n/a n/a 0 992
2001 831 37 87 21 3 n/a n/a 0 979
2002 847 56 123 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1057
2003 847 56 123 28 3 n/a n/a 0 1057
2004 899 75 125 39 2 n/a n/a 0 1140
2005 926 74 131 44 4 n/a n/a 0 1179
2006 912 64 121 45 1 n/a n/a 26 1169
2007 890 45 136 50 0 n/a n/a 29 1150
2008 892 42 144 52 0 n/a n/a 26 1156
2009 872 40 166 54 0 0 30 0 1162
2010 836 46 155 48 0 0 34 0 1119
2011 815 46 158 47 0 0 38 0 1104
2012 771 51 173 41 0 0 47 0 1083
2013 790 56 173 42 0 0 59 0 1120
2014 819 59 189 42 0 0 74 0 1183
2015 858 58 203 38 0 2 77 0 1236
2016 867 56 217 36 0 0 69 0 1245
2017 883 58 212 44 0 1 66 0 1264
2018 904 54 227 48 1 1 59 0 1294
2019 903 49 235 55 1 0 65 0 1308
2020 900 44 241 56 0 0 77 0 1318
2021 882 45 238 61 1 0 82 0 1309
2022 861 53 254 78 1 0 82 0 1329
2023 836 55 294 80 2 2 91 4 1364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Belmont High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 968 n/a n/a n/a
1989 894 n/a n/a n/a
1990 839 n/a n/a n/a
1991 768 n/a n/a n/a
1992 761 n/a n/a n/a
1993 767 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 765 n/a n/a n/a
1995 881 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 881 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 894 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 935 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 965 n/a 0.0 2.5
2000 992 n/a 0.0 4.2
2001 979 n/a 0.0 5.8
2002 1057 n/a n/a 4.9
2003 1057 n/a n/a 4.9
2004 1140 71.3 16.0 3.9
2005 1179 73.1 16.1 5.3
2006 1169 74.7 15.6 5
2007 1150 73.0 15.8 5.8
2008 1156 72.1 16.0 7.3
2009 1162 73.8 15.7 8.3
2010 1119 72.9 15.3 9
2011 1104 63.5 17.3 8.3
2012 1083 61.3 17.6 7.5
2013 1120 69.6 16.0 8.5
2014 1183 70.2 16.8 8.5
2015 1236 69.0 17.9 7.9
2016 1245 75.0 16.6 n/a
2017 1264 74.9 16.8 n/a
2018 1294 69.9 18.4 n/a
2019 1308 75.3 17.3 n/a
2020 1318 78.5 16.7 n/a
2021 1309 77.8 16.8 n/a
2022 1329 81.7 16.2 n/a
2023 1364 84.1 16.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Belmont High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 968 n/a n/a n/a
1989 894 n/a n/a n/a
1990 839 n/a n/a n/a
1991 768 n/a n/a n/a
1992 761 n/a n/a n/a
1993 767 n/a 0.0 n/a
1994 765 n/a n/a n/a
1995 881 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 881 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 894 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 935 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 965 n/a 0.0 2.5
2000 992 n/a 0.0 4.2
2001 979 n/a 0.0 5.8
2002 1057 n/a n/a 4.9
2003 1057 n/a n/a 4.9
2004 1140 71.3 16.0 3.9
2005 1179 73.1 16.1 5.3
2006 1169 74.7 15.6 5
2007 1150 73.0 15.8 5.8
2008 1156 72.1 16.0 7.3
2009 1162 73.8 15.7 8.3
2010 1119 72.9 15.3 9
2011 1104 63.5 17.3 8.3
2012 1083 61.3 17.6 7.5
2013 1120 69.6 16.0 8.5
2014 1183 70.2 16.8 8.5
2015 1236 69.0 17.9 7.9
2016 1245 75.0 16.6 n/a
2017 1264 74.9 16.8 n/a
2018 1294 69.9 18.4 n/a
2019 1308 75.3 17.3 n/a
2020 1318 78.5 16.7 n/a
2021 1309 77.8 16.8 n/a
2022 1329 81.7 16.2 n/a
2023 1364 84.1 16.2 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Belmont High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $34 (0.3%) $13,484 (99.7%) $13,519
2020 $246 (1.8%) $13,696 (98.2%) $13,942
2021 $580 (3.7%) $14,903 (96.3%) $15,483

Data source: Massachusetts Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Belmont High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 7th of 351 High schoolsRanks 14th of 347 High schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont High)9186.6
 4.4%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Belmont)9084.4
 5.6%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Massachusetts)6158.2
 2.8%
10th Grade Mathematics (Belmont High)9287
 5%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Belmont)9184.3
 6.8%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Massachusetts)5849.7
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students13081364
 4.3%
African American4955
 12.2%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian235294
 25.1%
Hispanic5580
 45.5%
Pacific Islander02
White903836
 7.4%
Two or More Races6591
 40%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Belmont High

Belmont High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Daniel Butler
Elementary : Mary Lee Burbank
Elementary : Roger E Wellington
Elementary : Winn Brook
Middle : Winthrop L Chenery Middle

Students at Belmont High are 61% White, 22% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 4% African American.

Yes! Belmont High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 14th of 347 Massachusetts high schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,364 students attended Belmont High.


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