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Bedford High School

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Bedford, NH 03110

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Bedford High School is a public high school in the town of Bedford, New Hampshire, United States. The high school adjoins the town's Ross A. Lurgio Middle School. The combined schools are situated on a 40-acre campus at 47 Nashua Road.

Serving 1,393 students in grades 9-13, Bedford High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).

The percentage of students achieving is 66% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving is 78% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 1,393 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
: 93% (Top 20% in NH)
: Top 10%
: 66% (Top 10%)
: 78% (Top 5%)
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bedford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

School Overview

Bedford High School's student population of 1,393 students has declined by 8% over five school years.

The teacher population of 102 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-13
(No virtual instruction)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Bedford High School
9	353
10	328
11	345
12	367

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Total Students

1,393 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School
2023	1,388
2022	1,449
2021	1,479
2020	1,525
2019	1,525
2018	1,492
2017	1,492
2016	1,477
2015	1,468
2014	1,408
2013	1,328
2012	1,327
2011	1,276
2010	1,211
2009	939

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

102 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School
2023	106
2022	99
2021	103
2020	103
2019	103
2018	103
2017	103
2016	103
2015	101
2014	96
2013	95
2012	92
2011	92
2010	90
2009	72

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Year Founded

2007

Colors

White, Black, Red, Silver

School Rankings

Bedford High School ranks within the top 10% of all 455 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Bedford High School is 0.36, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (NH)

#27 out of 455 schools
(Top 10%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bedford High School
2023	#27
2022	#46
2021	#35
2019	#45
2018	#42
2017	#25
2016	#25
2015	#52
2014	#101
2013	#165
2012	#177

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66%

42%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2012-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	66%	42%	74%
2022	60%	40%	73%
2021	59%	38%	70%
2019	63%	48%	78%
2018	63%	48%	77%
2017	70%	49%	75%
2016	69%	49%	74%
2015	57%	46%	70%
2014	67%	65%	86%
2013	61%	67%	86%
2012	56%	67%	87%

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78%

51%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2022	78%	51%	77%
2021	79%	52%	78%
2019	85%	56%	79%
2018	82%	58%	77%
2017	87%	59%	80%
2016	90%	61%	81%
2015	80%	59%	78%
2014	94%	77%	90%
2013	91%	78%	92%
2012	92%	79%	93%
2011	88%	77%	91%

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62%

36%

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Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2022	62%	36%	56%
2021	59%	37%	57%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

11:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	13:1	11:1	13:1
2022	15:1	11:1	13:1
2021	14:1	11:1	13:1
2020	15:1	12:1	14:1
2019	15:1	12:1	14:1
2018	14:1	12:1	14:1
2017	14:1	12:1	14:1
2016	14:1	12:1	15:1
2015	15:1	12:1	14:1
2014	15:1	12:1	15:1
2013	14:1	12:1	15:1
2012	14:1	12:1	15:1
2011	14:1	12:1	14:1
2010	13:1	12:1	14:1
2009	13:1	12:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	8%	3%	8%
2022	8%	3%	8%
2021	7%	3%	8%
2020	6%	3%	7%
2019	6%	3%	7%
2018	5%	4%	7%
2017	5%	4%	7%
2016	4%	3%	6%
2015	3%	3%	5%
2014	3%	4%	6%
2013	3%	3%	4%
2012	3%	3%	5%
2011	3%	3%	4%
2009	2%	3%	4%
2008	1%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	4%	7%	4%
2022	3%	7%	4%
2021	2%	7%	3%
2020	2%	6%	3%
2019	2%	6%	3%
2018	2%	5%	2%
2017	2%	5%	2%
2016	1%	5%	2%
2015	1%	5%	2%
2014	1%	4%	1%
2013	2%	4%	2%
2012	2%	4%	1%
2011	2%	4%	1%
2010	1%	4%	1%
2009	1%	3%	1%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	1%	2%	1%
2022	1%	2%	1%
2021	1%	2%	1%
2020	1%	2%	1%
2019	1%	2%	1%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2016	1%	2%
2015	1%	2%
2014	1%	2%	1%
2013	1%	2%	1%

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White

79%

82%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	80%	83%	79%
2022	82%	83%	79%
2021	84%	84%	81%
2020	87%	85%	83%
2019	87%	85%	83%
2018	89%	86%	86%
2017	89%	86%	86%
2016	90%	87%	87%
2015	91%	87%	89%
2014	91%	88%	89%
2013	91%	89%	90%
2012	92%	89%	91%
2011	92%	90%	92%
2010	98%	91%	95%
2009	96%	92%	94%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	7%	5%	8%
2022	6%	5%	8%
2021	6%	4%	7%
2020	4%	4%	6%
2019	4%	4%	6%
2018	3%	3%	5%
2017	3%	3%	5%
2016	4%	3%	5%
2015	4%	3%	4%
2014	4%	2%	3%
2013	3%	2%	3%
2012	3%	2%	3%
2011	3%	1%	2%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.36

0.32

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	0.35	0.31	0.37
2022	0.32	0.31	0.36
2021	0.29	0.29	0.34
2020	0.24	0.27	0.30
2019	0.24	0.27	0.30
2018	0.21	0.26	0.26
2017	0.21	0.26	0.26
2016	0.19	0.24	0.24
2015	0.17	0.24	0.21
2014	0.17	0.22	0.20
2013	0.17	0.21	0.19
2012	0.15	0.21	0.17
2011	0.15	0.19	0.16
2010	0.04	0.17	0.11
2009	0.08	0.15	0.12

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93%

88%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	93%	88%	93%
2022	94%	88%	94%
2021	97%	86%	97%
2020	95%	87%	95%
2019	94%	87%	94%
2018	97%	88%	97%
2017	98%	88%	98%
2016	97%	87%	97%
2015	96%	87%	96%
2014	95%	88%	96%
2013	97%	87%	97%

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

20%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	4%	19%	5%
2022	3%	18%	4%
2021	2%	18%	3%
2020	4%	23%	5%
2019	4%	23%	5%
2018	4%	23%	4%
2017	4%	23%	4%
2016	4%	24%	4%
2015	4%	24%	4%
2014	4%	23%	4%
2013	3%	22%	4%
2012	3%	21%	3%
2011	3%	20%	3%
2010	3%	18%	3%
2009	1%	15%	2%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Bedford High School	New Hampshire	Bedford School District
2023	1%	4%	1%
2020	1%	4%	1%
2019	1%	4%	1%
2016	1%	4%	1%
2015	1%	5%	1%
2014	1%	5%	1%
2013	1%	5%	1%
2012	2%	5%	2%
2011	1%	5%	1%
2010	1%	6%	1%
2009	1%	6%	1%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Bedford School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bedford High School's ranking?

Bedford High School is ranked #27 out of 455 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Hampshire.

What schools are Bedford High School often compared to?

Bedford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hollis-brookline High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NH state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).

What is the graduation rate of Bedford High School?

The graduation rate of Bedford High School is 93%, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.

How many students attend Bedford High School?

1,393 students attend Bedford High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

79% of Bedford High School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford High School?

Bedford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.

What grades does Bedford High School offer ?

Bedford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-13 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Bedford High School part of?

Bedford High School is part of Bedford School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

Grades: 9-13
Enrollment: 1,393 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
: 93% (Top 20%)
: Top 10%
: 66% (Top 10%)
: 78% (Top 5%)
: 62% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education