Bedford Senior High School is a small public high school located in Bedford, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Bedford Area School District. As of Early 2025, a renovation project has begun work. The renovations is expected to take 2 years to complete
Serving 527 students in grades 9-12, Bedford Sr. High School ranks in the top 10% 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 80-89% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 527 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 50% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford Sr. High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bedford Sr. High School's student population of 527 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
527 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Rankings
Bedford Sr. High School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Sr. High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2733 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
94%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Sr. High School's ranking?
Bedford Sr. High School is ranked #230 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Bedford Sr. High School often compared to?
Bedford Sr. High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chestnut Ridge Sr. High School, Everett Area High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford Sr. High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford Sr. High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bedford Sr. High School?
527 students attend Bedford Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Bedford Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% 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 Sr. High School?
Bedford Sr. High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bedford Sr. High School offer ?
Bedford Sr. High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bedford Sr. High School part of?
Bedford Sr. High School is part of Bedford Area School District.
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