Bedford High School

www.sau25.net/BHS

1,360 Students

High School 9th - 13

School Overview

Bedford High School, located in Bedford, New Hampshire, serves as the sole public secondary school for the town, operating under the SAU 25 district. The school is known for maintaining a strong academic focus, consistently ranking among the top public high schools in the state. Its curriculum is comprehensive, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, robust STEM programs, and diverse elective options designed to prepare students for both four-year universities and specialized career paths.

Beyond its academic rigor, Bedford High School places a significant emphasis on extracurricular involvement and community culture. The campus supports a vibrant student life, featuring numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and various student-led clubs that encourage leadership and personal growth. The school is highly integrated into the Bedford community, benefiting from strong parental and town support, which helps foster a supportive environment aimed at developing well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of post-secondary life.

1,360

Total Students

100.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,062
Hispanic	46
Black	16
Asian	128
Two or More	106
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
1,062 (78.1%)
Asian
128 (9.4%)
Two or More
106 (7.8%)
Hispanic
46 (3.4%)
Black
16 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
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 School District
Phone:	(603)310-9000
Website:	http://www.sau25.net/BHS
Grade Range:	9th - 13
Total Students:	1,360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	100.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 13 2

Grade 9 335

Grade 10 349

Grade 11 328

Grade 12 346