Serving 1,256 students in grades 9-12, Bedford Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in MI)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford Senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bedford Senior High School's student population of 1,256 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,256 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
Year Founded
1950
School Rankings
Bedford Senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford Senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford Senior High School's ranking?
Bedford Senior High School is ranked #1289 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bedford Senior High School often compared to?
Bedford Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford Senior High School is 95%, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bedford Senior High School?
1,256 students attend Bedford Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Bedford Senior High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford Senior High School?
Bedford Senior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bedford Senior High School offer ?
Bedford Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bedford Senior High School part of?
Bedford Senior High School is part of Bedford School District.
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