Bell Senior High

2,088 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bell Senior High School, located in Bell, California, is a large, comprehensive public high school serving the students of the Los Angeles Unified School District. The campus is known for its deep-rooted history within the community and its commitment to providing a structured academic environment for a diverse student body. The school offers a traditional curriculum designed to prepare students for higher education and vocational opportunities, supported by a variety of extracurricular programs, including athletic teams, performing arts, and student-led clubs that encourage campus engagement.

As an institution within the Los Angeles area, Bell Senior High focuses on fostering academic growth and college readiness through its various course offerings and student support services. The school emphasizes the importance of community pride and character development, aiming to equip its graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in a global society. By balancing rigorous coursework with opportunities for social and personal development, the school strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students from a wide range of backgrounds can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

2,088

Total Students

101.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bell Senior High
Demographic	Student Count
White	105
Hispanic	1,954
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
1,954 (93.6%)
White
105 (5.0%)
Two or More
15 (0.7%)
Black
7 (0.3%)
Asian
6 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.0%)

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:	N/A
District:	Los Angeles Unified
Phone:	(323)832-4700
Website:	http://bellhs.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,088
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	101.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,802
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	106

* 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 9 650

Grade 10 545

Grade 11 452

Grade 12 441