Bedford SHS

bhs.bedfordasd.org

495 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bedford Senior High School, located at 330 E John St in Bedford, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Bedford Area School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth, offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for both higher education and the modern workforce. Through a variety of core courses, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities, the school emphasizes the development of critical thinking, leadership, and civic responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bedford SHS functions as a central hub for the local community, promoting school spirit and student engagement through sports, arts, and various academic clubs. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture that bridges traditional values with contemporary educational practices. For those seeking detailed information regarding school policies, faculty directories, academic calendars, or current news and events, the district maintains a dedicated portal at [http://bhs.bedfordasd.org](http://bhs.bedfordasd.org).

495

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bedford SHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	468
Hispanic	9
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	12

White
468 (94.5%)
Two or More
12 (2.4%)
Hispanic
9 (1.8%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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 Area SD
Phone:	(814)623-4250
Website:	http://bhs.bedfordasd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	495
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 9 121

Grade 10 135

Grade 11 110

Grade 12 129