BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL

Bedford High School is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bedford Comm School District school district, located in Bedford, IA with about 224 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, Bedford High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Bedford High School, located at 906 Pennsylvania St in Bedford, Iowa, serves as the central secondary educational institution for the Bedford Community School District. Situated in a rural Taylor County setting, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive education to students in the surrounding agricultural community. As a smaller school system, it emphasizes a close-knit learning environment where faculty and staff can offer personalized attention to help students navigate their academic and extracurricular goals.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Bedford, often acting as a hub for community engagement and regional pride. Beyond its core academic curriculum, Bedford High School provides various opportunities for student development through sports, clubs, and vocational programming. By fostering a supportive and communal atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for life after graduation, whether they are pursuing higher education, entering the workforce, or contributing back to their local community.

For more information, contact Bedford High School at (712) 523-2656 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
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BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Bedford, IA with about 224 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Iowa

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
224
Teachers:
21.91
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Supplemental Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 224 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 96% of the student body.

White
95.5%
Black or African American
2.2%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
Two or more races
0.9%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.