Bedford North Lawrence High School is a comprehensive, four-year public high school located in the eastern part of Bedford, Indiana. It is accredited by the Indiana Department of Education and North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Serving 1,249 students in grades 9-12, Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: 85% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bedford-north Lawrence High School's student population of 1,249 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Year Founded
1974
School Rankings
Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford-north Lawrence High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#547 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford-north Lawrence High School's ranking?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School is ranked #547 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bedford-north Lawrence High School often compared to?
Bedford-north Lawrence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell High School, Indiana Academy For Sci Math Hmn by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford-north Lawrence High School is 85%, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
1,249 students attend Bedford-north Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bedford-north Lawrence High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bedford-north Lawrence High School offer ?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford-north Lawrence High School part of?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School is part of North Lawrence Com Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 1/31/2022
It's an ok school but only that. The arts are well funded but the morale is and as far as I am aware always has been. The school is also severely understaffed for example janitors and cooks, both positions have had principals'' help which they have stopped weeks ago but the problem is still there.
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