Bedford-North Lawrence High School

North Lawrence Com Schools
595 N Stars Blvd
Bedford, IN 47421
1,303 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bedford-North Lawrence High School (BNL) is a large, comprehensive public high school located in Bedford, Indiana, serving as the primary secondary education hub for the North Lawrence Community Schools district. Known for its iconic, sprawling campus—often referred to as the "Stars" facility—the school offers a diverse academic curriculum that includes advanced placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a wide array of vocational and career-technical programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce.

Beyond academics, BNL is widely recognized for its robust extracurricular culture and deep-rooted community spirit. The school maintains a competitive athletic program that is a central part of the regional culture, and it provides students with numerous opportunities to engage in the arts, student government, and various service-oriented clubs. As a cornerstone of the Lawrence County community, the school emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, personal growth, and school pride under its well-known "Stars" mascot.
1,303
Total Students
82.5
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
52.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    1,203 (92.3 %)
  • Hispanic
    47 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    37 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    8 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    8 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: North Lawrence Com Schools
Phone: (812)279-9756
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 534
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 146

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 334
Grade 10 350
Grade 11 311
Grade 12 301
Ungraded 7
Gender Ratio
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)
North Lawrence Career Center
North Lawrence Com Schools
258 BNL Dr
Bedford, IN 47421 (0.1 miles away)
High School 6th - 12th