Bell Senior High School
Tel:
(323) 832-4700
- Bell Senior High School serves 2,609 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Bell Senior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Bell Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bell Senior High School's student population of 2,609 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 108 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,609 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 108 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Bell Senior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Bell Senior High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #4319 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | 3% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 83% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 85% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Bell High School is a secondary school in Bell, California, United States. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of District 6 of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Its motto is "Honor lies in honest toil, its mascot is the eagle, and the school colors are purple and gold. The only high school in the City of Bell, also serves the surrounding cities of Cudahy and Maywood. Some portions of Huntington Park and Maywood are zoned to both Bell High School and Huntington Park High School.
- History: The school opened October 23, 1925. In 2005, South East High School in South Gate opened, relieving Bell. In 2006, Maywood Academy High School opened. The project page describes the school, a non-zoned magnet school, to have relieved Bell.
- Notable alumni: Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, cartoonist and hot-rod icon; John Ferraro, U.S. politician; Marvin Benard, athlete, MLB; Bobby Magallanes, athlete, MLB; Efrain Flores; Jayson Villar.
- Sports: Football; Soccer; Basketball; Baseball; Tennis; Wrestling; Volleyball; Softball; Cross-Country/Track & Field; Cheerleading; The Bell High Marching Eagles; Short Flags/ Tall Flags; Swimming.
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bell Senior High School is Maywood Academy High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Magnolia Science Academy Bell (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Corona Avenue Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bell Gardens Corona Avenue Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 793 students
0.4 miles
3825 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 560-1323 0.4 K-5 793 - Bell Gardens Jaime Escalante Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 568 students
0.4 miles
4443 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 890-2340 0.4 K-6 568 - Bell Gardens Martha Escutia Primary Center Grades: K | 263 students
0.5 miles
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 585-8237 0.5 K 263 - Bell Gardens Nueva Vista Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-6 | 995 students
0.5 miles
4412 Randolph St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 562-3015 0.5 K-6 995 - Bell Gardens Magnolia Science Academy Bell Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 488 students
0.6 miles
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323) 826-3925 0.6 6-8 488
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