BEDFORD SHS

Bedford SHS is a Title I public high school that is part of the Bedford Area SD school district, located in Bedford, PA with about 599 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 39 teachers, Bedford SHS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Senior High School, located at 330 E John St in Bedford, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bedford Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Through a variety of core courses, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities, the school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, leadership, and civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bedford SHS functions as a central hub for the local community, promoting school spirit and student engagement through sports, arts, and various academic clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that bridges traditional values with contemporary educational practices. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, faculty directories, academic calendars, or current news and events, the district maintains a dedicated portal at [http://bhs.bedfordasd.org](http://bhs.bedfordasd.org).

For more information, contact Bedford SHS at (814) 623-4250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

330 E John St
Bedford, PA 15522-1427
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BEDFORD SHS is a public Title I school in Bedford, PA with about 599 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
High School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Bedford Area SD
Total Students:
599
Teachers:
39.33
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:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
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 599 students

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

White
96.3%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
Black or African American
1.0%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.9%
Male
50.1%

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.