Enrollment
836
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 391001700127
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 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 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 42
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford High School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford High School
Bedford High School is a higher-need, large high school in Bedford, Ohio, enrolling 836 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.1:1, Bedford High School is leaner than roughly 90% of Ohio schools and 34% under the state's 18.2:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 59.4% of students qualify for free meals, 88% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 90% of state schools at 836 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 209 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bedford City spends $18,737 per pupil, 28% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 12 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Bedford City also operates Heskett Middle School (592 students) and Central Primary School (406 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 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,737
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford City, which includes Bedford High School.
$18,737
Per student
+28%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 65.1%
State 22.6%
Federal 12.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~836 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford High School
How many students attend Bedford High School?
Bedford High School has 836 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bedford, OH.
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 42/100 (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 #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.
Is Bedford High School a good school?
Bedford High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Ohio schools. 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 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.
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