Bellaire High is a fully accredited IB World School (since 1979) and also offers a broad range of AP courses. Many AP and IB classes are combined, allowing students to earn college‑level credit and prepare for advanced exams across multiple disciplines. As a Magnet School for Foreign Languages, Bellaire offers instruction in over 9 languages, with courses extending into AP and IB levels. This makes us unique among HISD high schools and appeals to students desiring deep immersion in world languages. Bellaire also offers a variety of CTE pathways and dual credit options.
Bellaire consistently places among the top high schools in Texas and the nation, with strong performance on SATs, high numbers of National Merit Scholars, and many graduates attending top-tier universities.
