Bedford High School is a public school in Bedford, Ohio, southeast of Cleveland.
Serving 836 students in grades 9-12, Bedford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in OH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bedford High School's student population of 836 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
836 students
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Inspiring everyone, every day, to achieve excellence.
School Rankings
Bedford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford High School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2744 out of 3181 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
81%
17%
White
6%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Scotty The Bearcat
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford High School's ranking?
Bedford High School is ranked #2744 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Bedford High School often compared to?
Bedford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Beachwood High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 86%.
How many students attend Bedford High School?
836 students attend Bedford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Bedford High School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bedford High School offer ?
Bedford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford High School part of?
Bedford High School is part of Bedford City School District.
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