- Enrollment
- 764
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bedford, PA
Bedford Shs
Federal NCES profile for Bedford Shs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 420318000726
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bedford Shs earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bedford · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bedford Shs has class sizes smaller than 70% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bedford, PA.
School address
District: Bedford Area Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420318000726 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Bedford Shs held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 420318000726 · Bedford, PA High · SMALL · TRAD
495 enr · 12.1:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Bedford El Sch (764 students)
Bedford Shs held near 527 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Bedford Shs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bedford El Sch
Bedford El Sch
764 students
- This school
Bedford Shs
495 students
- Bedford Ms
Bedford Ms
414 students
What this shows Bedford Shs reports 495 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bedford Shs compares
Bedford Shs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 495 | top 44% | - | - |
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.
495
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 30% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.9%
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
$16,887
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 248 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 94.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 94.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.6, Bedford Shs is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bedford Area Sd reports $16,887 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bedford Shs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedford El Sch | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bedford Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bedford Shs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~495 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bedford Shs
How many students attend Bedford Shs?
Bedford Shs has 495 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bedford, PA. CCD year-over-year: 536 (2022-23) → 527 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bedford Shs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bedford Shs is 12.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 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 Shs?
30.8% of students at Bedford Shs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bedford Shs?
The largest demographic group at Bedford Shs is White at 94.5% of enrollment, in Bedford, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bedford Shs?
Bedford Shs has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Shs rank among public schools in Bedford?
By Resource Investment Index, Bedford Shs ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bedford, PA. 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 Area Sd?
Besides Bedford Shs, Bedford Area Sd also operates Bedford El Sch (764 students) and Bedford Ms (414 students). See the Bedford Area Sd district page for the complete list.