I believe this to be the best high school around. My kid loves to go to school here and she excels here. The band is fantastic and is 1st class. State Champions and National Champions. The parent support for this school is also over the top. The school is very much supported by the community which
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
This school is one of two in Texas that offers the International Baccalaureate program. I earned 24 hours of college credit in highschool! Our marching band, drill team, and gymnastics teams all compete on a national and state level, and we often take 1st place. This was a great school to go to, and
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Posted by a student on 07/16/09
my child loves this school. they think it is a great school .i love it to my kid is in njhs band soccer and volleyball.
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Posted by a parent on 05/18/08
I graduated from Bell & had the opportunity to teach there several years ago. The academic standards are high and the school offers both AP & IB programs. The teacher quality is excellent -- it's a reflection of the administration striving to be one of the highest paying districts in the state every
... Read more year for teachers so they get the cream of the crop. In fact, I challenge you to find a district in the area that pays more. There is a variety of extracurricular activities -- band & gymnastics, in particular, are state finalists year after year. The whole athletic program is competitive and has state of the art training facilities. The student population is more diverse than when I attended, so it's capable of producing a more well-rounded student than ever before. Solid school & I'm proud to be a Blue Raider. Read less
Posted by a former student on 05/23/07
My daughter goes to this school. It is absolutely wonderful. The students are all diverse and very helpful. The academic programs, IB/AP, are wonderful for students who plan on taking there education far. They have an excellent band...#1 in the state. They have a fine theatre arts program..great sports,
... Read more with a fine selection to choose from! The parents are ALWAYS involved. They encourage kids to envolve their parents in school, and Bell High School has done a fine job of doing it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/03/05
Mr. Bannister, the principle at this time (2004), is awesome. Great guy.
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/04
Great curriculum, up to date education options and advanced placement/college level choices in an award winning extra-curricular environment! Quality and education level is outstanding!
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Posted by a former student on 01/03/04
L.D. Bell High is a great school with outstanding programs....academic and extracurricular. It holds the best of the best and is a role model for many other schools. Go Blue Raiders!
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Hurst schools — Lawrence D Bell High School is located at 1601 Brown Trl, Hurst TX 76054. 1601 Brown Trl is in the 76054 ZIP code in Hurst, TX The school district for Lawrence D Bell High School is the Hurst - Euless - Bedford Isd. Lawrence D Bell High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 10 - 12.
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