- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Bedford Senior High School held near 1,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 72.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-38 students YoY 260447004128 · Temperance, MI High · MID · TRAD
1,260 enr · 17.3:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford Junior High School (923 students)
Bedford Senior High School held near 1,256 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-38 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 73.4 → 72.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Bedford Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Bedford Senior High School
1,260 students
- Bedford Junior
Bedford Junior High School
923 students
- Monroe Road El
Monroe Road Elementary School
595 students
- Jackman Road E
Jackman Road Elementary School
580 students
- Douglas Road E
Douglas Road Elementary School
553 students
What this shows Bedford Senior High School reports 1,260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Senior High School compares
Bedford Senior High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,102
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Bedford Public Schools reports $13,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,260 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,294 (2022-23) → 1,256 (2023-24), nearly flat (-38).
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 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 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.
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.