Bedford High School

862 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bedford High School, located at 481 Northfield Road in Bedford, Ohio, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bedford City School District. As a cornerstone of the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether that involves higher education, vocational training, or immediate entry into the workforce. The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment that balances rigorous core coursework with a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, performing arts, and student-led clubs, aimed at developing well-rounded citizens.

In addition to its commitment to academic standards, Bedford High School is dedicated to promoting student engagement and school spirit. The district actively utilizes its facilities to serve the greater Bedford area, maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student achievement. By integrating modern educational practices with community values, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to overcome challenges and reach their personal and academic potential within a structured and encouraging setting.

862

Total Students

69.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	38
Black	722
Asian	3
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	1

Black
722 (83.8 %)
White
61 (7.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (4.4 %)
Two or More
37 (4.3 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Bedford City
Phone:	(440)786-3522
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	862
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 9 221

Grade 10 246

Grade 11 212

Grade 12 183