Bell Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 30% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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The teacher population of 108 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
2,397 students
Total Classroom Teachers
108 teachers
Bell Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
Overall Testing Rank
#4195 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(21-22)n/a
1%
Asian
(21-22)n/a
12%
Hispanic
(21-22)96%
56%
Black
(21-22)n/a
5%
White
(21-22)4%
21%
Hawaiian
(21-22)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(21-22)n/a
5%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch (21-22)
88%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes麻豆果冻传媒>- Bell High School is a secondary school in Bell, California, United States. The school, which serves grades 9 through 12, is a part of District 6 of the Los Angeles Unified School District.
- Its motto is "Honor lies in honest toil, its mascot is the eagle, and the school colors are purple and gold. The only high school in the City of Bell, also serves the surrounding cities of Cudahy and Maywood. Some portions of Huntington Park and Maywood are zoned to both Bell High School and Huntington Park High School.
- History: The school opened October 23, 1925. In 2005, South East High School in South Gate opened, relieving Bell. In 2006, Maywood Academy High School opened. The project page describes the school, a non-zoned magnet school, to have relieved Bell.
- Notable alumni: Ed "Big Daddy" Roth, cartoonist and hot-rod icon; John Ferraro, U.S. politician; Marvin Benard, athlete, MLB; Bobby Magallanes, athlete, MLB; Efrain Flores; Jayson Villar.
- Sports: Football; Soccer; Basketball; Baseball; Tennis; Wrestling; Volleyball; Softball; Cross-Country/Track & Field; Cheerleading; The Bell High Marching Eagles; Short Flags/ Tall Flags; Swimming.
What is Bell Senior High School's ranking?
Bell Senior High School is ranked #4195 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bell Senior High School often compared to?
Bell Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Huntington Park Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bell Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bell Senior High School is 93%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bell Senior High School?
2,397 students attend Bell Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bell Senior High School students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are White.
What grades does Bell Senior High School offer ?
Bell Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bell Senior High School part of?
Bell Senior High School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
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