- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bedford, OH
Bedford High School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391001700127
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford High School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 59.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford High School has class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Bedford, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Bedford High School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.9 → 72.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 391001700127 · Bedford, OH High · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 12.1:1 · 59.4% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Heskett Middle School (592 students)
Bedford High School held near 880 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.9 → 72.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Bedford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bedford High School
836 students
- Heskett Middle
Heskett Middle School
592 students
- Central Primar
Central Primary School
406 students
- Columbus Inter
Columbus Intermediate School
378 students
- Glendale Prima 309
Glendale Primary School
309 students
- Carylwood Inte 248
Carylwood Intermediate School
248 students
What this shows Bedford High School reports 836 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford High School compares
Bedford High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 34% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.4% | ▲ 88% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 10% in Ohio - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,970
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 209 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 12 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 81.1%
Two or More 6.3%
White 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 81.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.2, Bedford High School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford City reports $21,970 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heskett Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbus Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glendale Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carylwood Intermediate 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
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford High School
How many students attend Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has 836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bedford, OH. CCD year-over-year: 862 (2022-23) → 880 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford High School is 12.1:1, which is 34% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bedford High School?
59.4% of students at Bedford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford High School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford High School is African American at 81.1% of enrollment, in Bedford, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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 #3 of 7 public schools in Bedford, OH. 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.
What other schools are in Bedford City?
Besides Bedford High School, Bedford City also operates Heskett Middle School (592 students), Central Primary School (406 students), and Columbus Intermediate School (378 students). See the Bedford City district page for the complete list.