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 495 students in grades 9-12, Bedford Sr. High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 495 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in PA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bedford SHS's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Bedford, PA, encompassing approximately 291.2 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 10.9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26 miles to the furthest point.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bedford Sr. High School's student population of 495 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
495 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bedford Sr. High School ranks within the top 30% 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 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#801 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
16%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.5%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Royal blue
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 #801 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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 95%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Bedford Sr. High School?
495 students attend Bedford Sr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bedford Sr. High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford Sr. High School?
Bedford Sr. High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than 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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