Bedford Senior High School

www.bedford.k12.mi.us

1,260 Students

High School 8th - 12th

School Overview

Bedford Senior High School, located in Temperance, Michigan, serves as the primary high school for the Bedford Public Schools district. Situated near the Michigan-Ohio border, the school functions as a central hub for the local community, providing a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades 9 through 12. The institution is committed to preparing its students for post-secondary success by offering a diverse range of academic programs, including core curriculum requirements, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bedford Senior High School places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a wide variety of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. The school culture is focused on fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth, school spirit, and community involvement. As a key part of the Bedford educational system, the school works to balance traditional academic excellence with modern educational practices to equip its students for the challenges of college and the workforce.

1,260

Total Students

72.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,103
Hispanic	96
Black	6
Asian	15
Two or More	39
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,103 (87.5%)
Hispanic
96 (7.6%)
Two or More
39 (3.1%)
Asian
15 (1.2%)
Black
6 (0.5%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bedford Public Schools
Phone:	(734)850-6100
Website:	http://www.bedford.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	8th - 12th
Total Students:	1,260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	231
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 9 305

Grade 10 327

Grade 11 280

Grade 12 348