Bellflower High School is a six-year public high school located in Bellflower, California, as part of the Bellflower Unified School District.
Serving 1,997 students in grades 7-12, Bellflower High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 1,997 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bellflower High serves the northern part of Bellflower, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.1 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bellflower High School's student population of 1,997 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 100 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
1,997 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1951
School Motto
BUCS - Because Unity Creates Success
School Rankings
Bellflower High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellflower High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6607 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
77%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
97%
86.2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Mascot
Buccaneers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 09/26/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellflower High School's ranking?
Bellflower High School is ranked #6607 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bellflower High School often compared to?
Bellflower High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 86.2%.
How many students attend Bellflower High School?
1,997 students attend Bellflower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bellflower High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellflower High School?
Bellflower High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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.
School Calendar
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