Bend Senior High School

www.bend.k12.or.us/BSH

1,204 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bend Senior High School, located in the heart of Bend, Oregon, stands as the flagship secondary institution of the Bend-La Pine Schools district. As the oldest high school in the city, the "Lava Bears" possess a deep-rooted history and a strong sense of community tradition. The campus, situated on NE 6th Street, serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for balancing a rigorous academic environment with a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including championship-level athletics and an influential arts program.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bend Senior High is known for fostering a spirit of school pride that permeates the local community. The school emphasizes preparing students for post-secondary success, whether through college preparatory coursework, advanced placement (AP) programs, or career and technical education (CTE) pathways. By blending its historic legacy with modern educational strategies, Bend Senior High continues to be a central pillar of the Bend community, dedicated to cultivating well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of the future.

1,204

Total Students

53.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bend Senior High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	919
Hispanic	183
Black	13
Asian	21
Two or More	50
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	6

White
919 (76.6%)
Hispanic
183 (15.3%)
Two or More
50 (4.2%)
Asian
21 (1.8%)
Black
13 (1.1%)
American Indian
7 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.5%)

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:	N/A
District:	Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Phone:	(541)355-3700
Website:	http://www.bend.k12.or.us/BSH
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,204
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	582
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 9 318

Grade 10 289

Grade 11 318

Grade 12 279