Enrollment
1,260
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Temperance, MI
Bedford Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 260447004128
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Temperance · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Senior High School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Temperance, MI.
School address
District: Bedford Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 260447004128 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bedford Senior High School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bedford Senior High School
Bedford Senior High School is a large high school in Temperance, Michigan, enrolling 1,260 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 22.3% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Michigan average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Michigan, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,260 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 156 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #14, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 8 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 315 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Bedford Public Schools also operates Bedford Junior High School (923 students) and Monroe Road Elementary School (595 students) alongside Bedford Senior 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 Senior High School compares
Bedford Senior High School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 59% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,260 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,260
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 56% in Michigan - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$11,508
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
112
in-school suspensions + 98 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.7, Bedford Senior High School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP courses offered 8
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bedford Public Schools, which includes Bedford Senior High School.
$11,508
Per student
-15%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.0%
State 71.1%
Federal 6.9%
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 Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford Junior High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jackman Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Douglas Road Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 595
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 580
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,260 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Bedford Senior High School
How many students attend Bedford Senior High School?
Bedford Senior High School has 1,260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Temperance, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Senior High School is 17.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 10% higher 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 Senior High School?
22.3% of students at Bedford Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Senior High School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in Temperance, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Senior High School?
Bedford Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Senior High School rank among public schools in Temperance?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Temperance, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Temperance on the city page.
Is Bedford Senior High School a good school?
Bedford Senior High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also one of the largest schools in Michigan. 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 Public Schools?
Besides Bedford Senior High School, Bedford Public Schools also operates Bedford Junior High School (923 students), Monroe Road Elementary School (595 students), and Jackman Road Elementary School (580 students). See the Bedford Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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