Bell Senior High School
Tel:
(323)832-4700
- Bell Senior High School serves 2,953 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 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 76%.
Top Placements
Bell Senior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
School Overview
- Bell Senior High School's student population of 2,953 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 2,953 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 115 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bell Senior High School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #5620 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 11% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 3% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.64 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 77% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Los Angeles Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 850 students
0.4 miles
3825 Bell Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)560-1323 0.4 K-5 850 - Bell Gardens Jaime Escalante Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 601 students
0.4 miles
4443 Live Oak St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)890-2340 0.4 K-6 601 - Bell Gardens Martha Escutia Primary Center Grades: K | 299 students
0.5 miles
6401 Bear Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)585-8237 0.5 K 299 - Bell Gardens Nueva Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1003 students
0.5 miles
4412 Randolph St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)562-3015 0.5 K-6 1003 - Bell Gardens Magnolia Science Academy Bell Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 499 students
0.6 miles
6411 Orchard Ave.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201
(323)826-3925 0.6 6-8 499
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