Enrollment
1,360
New Hampshire · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bedford, NH
Bedford High School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 330174000680
👥 S:T ratio 49
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Hampshire
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford High School has class sizes larger than 79% of New Hampshire schools. Computed live against every New Hampshire school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bedford, NH.
School address
District: Bedford School District · New Hampshire
NCES ID 330174000680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
106.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 11.3:1 New Hampshire avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.1%
vs 21.5% New Hampshire avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford High School compares with New Hampshire and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford High School
Bedford High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Bedford, New Hampshire, enrolling 1,360 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the larger third of New Hampshire schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.1% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the New Hampshire average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in New Hampshire, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,360 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 500 scored New Hampshire schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #3.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 194 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Bedford School District spends $17,544 per pupil, 38% below the New Hampshire average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Bedford School District also operates Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students) and Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students) alongside Bedford High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bedford High School compares
Bedford High School on the metrics families compare, against New Hampshire and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Hampshire | New Hampshire avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▲ 13% | 11.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 81% | 21.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,360
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the New Hampshire average of 21.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 79% in New Hampshire - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,544
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Hampshire avg of $28,358
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 194 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 78.1%
Asian 9.4%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
African American 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.4, Bedford High School is more mixed than the New Hampshire school average of 24.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford School District, which includes Bedford High School.
$17,544
Per student
-38%
vs New Hampshire
Avg $28,358
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 25.2%
Federal 4.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Bedford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ross a. Lurgio Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mckelvie Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riddle Brook School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Memorial School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peter Woodbury School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 478
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Hampshire, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,360 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford High School
How many students attend Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has 1,360 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bedford, NH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School is 12.8:1, which is 13% higher than the New Hampshire average of 11.3:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford High School?
4.1% of students at Bedford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Hampshire average of 21.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford High School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford High School is White at 78.1% of enrollment, in Bedford, NH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bedford High School rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford High School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Bedford, NH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Bedford on the city page.
Is Bedford High School a good school?
Bedford High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New Hampshire schools. It is also one of the largest schools in New Hampshire. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Bedford School District?
Besides Bedford High School, Bedford School District also operates Ross a. Lurgio Middle School (646 students), Mckelvie Intermediate School (619 students), and Riddle Brook School (478 students). See the Bedford School District district page for the complete list.
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