Enrollment
1,997
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bellflower, CA
Bellflower High
Federal NCES profile for Bellflower High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 060444000396
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bellflower High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Bellflower · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bellflower High has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bellflower High ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bellflower, CA.
School address
District: Bellflower Unified · California
NCES ID 060444000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
95.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bellflower High compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bellflower High
Bellflower High is a higher-need, large combined-grade school in Bellflower, California, enrolling 1,997 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,997 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 296 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (77%) and African American (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 250 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Bellflower's public schools, it stands alongside Downey Unified Virtual Acad at Lynn L. Pace Ed Center (331 students): Bellflower High is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21:1 vs 15:1).
Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students) and Intensive Learning Center (646 students) alongside Bellflower High.
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 Bellflower High compares
Bellflower High on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,997 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,997
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$15,917
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 206 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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
Hispanic or Latino 76.6%
African American 11.3%
Asian 6.5%
White 3.0%
Two or More 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Bellflower High is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bellflower Unified, which includes Bellflower High.
$15,917
Per student
-4%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.9%
State 70.8%
Federal 14.4%
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 Bellflower High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayfair High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Intensive Learning Center | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Esther Lindstrom Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Foster Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bellflower High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 646
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 579
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 501
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar other schools in Bellflower
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Downey Unified Virtual Acad at Lynn L. Pace Ed Center
Alternative education program
331 students 15:1 students per teacher
Las Flores Home Education Independent Study Academy
Alternative education program
280 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Somerset High
Alternative education program
104 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Bellflower Alternative Education Center
Alternative education program
9 students 3:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,997 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bellflower High
How many students attend Bellflower High?
Bellflower High has 1,997 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bellflower, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellflower High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellflower High is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Bellflower High?
68.6% of students at Bellflower High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bellflower High?
The largest demographic group at Bellflower High is Hispanic or Latino at 76.6% of enrollment, in Bellflower, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bellflower High?
Bellflower High has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 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 Bellflower High rank among schools in Bellflower?
By Resource Investment Index, Bellflower High ranks #4 of 5 schools in Bellflower, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bellflower on the city page.
Is Bellflower High a good school?
Bellflower High earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also one of the largest schools in California. 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 Bellflower Unified?
Besides Bellflower High, Bellflower Unified also operates Mayfair High (2,422 students), Intensive Learning Center (646 students), and Washington Elementary (579 students). See the Bellflower Unified district page for the complete list.
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