Serving 263 students in grades 9-12, Northern Bedford County High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Math Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Northern Bedford County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Northern Bedford County High School's student population of 263 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Northern Bedford County High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)90-94%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
n/a
14%
White
97%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Northern Bedford County High School?
The graduation rate of Northern Bedford County High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Northern Bedford County High School?
263 students attend Northern Bedford County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Northern Bedford County High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northern Bedford County High School?
Northern Bedford County High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Northern Bedford County High School offer ?
Northern Bedford County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northern Bedford County High School part of?
Northern Bedford County High School is part of Northern Bedford County SD School District.
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