Bellflower High School

15301 S. Mcnab Ave.
Bellflower, CA 90706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Bellflower High School serves 2,247 students in grades 7-12.
Bellflower High School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bellflower High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Bellflower High School's student population of 2,247 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,247 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
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School Rankings

Bellflower High School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bellflower High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#479 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bellflower High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
79%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Bellflower High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.36
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Graduation Rate
97%
85%
This chart display graduation rate of Bellflower High School and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bellflower High School's ranking?
Bellflower High School is ranked #479 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellflower High School?
The graduation rate of Bellflower High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Bellflower High School?
2,247 students attend Bellflower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Bellflower High School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bellflower High School?
Bellflower High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bellflower High School offer ?
Bellflower High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bellflower High School part of?
Bellflower High School is part of Bellflower Unified School District.

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5   7/5/2021
This school is the best.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jade

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 2,247 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 97% (Top 5%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40-59% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : ≥90% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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