Bedford High School

836 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.

836

Total Students

79.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	46
Black	678
Asian	5
Two or More	53
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Black
678 (81.1%)
Two or More
53 (6.3%)
White
51 (6.1%)
Hispanic
46 (5.5%)
Asian
5 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
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:	836
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	79.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
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 9 200

Grade 10 199

Grade 11 203

Grade 12 234