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Bedford High School

906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 243 students in grades 6-12, Bedford High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bedford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bedford High School's student population of 243 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
243 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bedford High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#52 out of 1233 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bedford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bedford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bedford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bedford High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Bedford High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Bedford High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bedford High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bedford High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
White
96%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bedford High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bedford High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bedford High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Bedford High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Bedford High School and public school graduation rate of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bedford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bedford High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford High School's ranking?
Bedford High School is ranked #52 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Bedford High School?
243 students attend Bedford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bedford High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bedford High School offer ?
Bedford High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford High School part of?
Bedford High School is part of Bedford Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 243 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 20%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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