Bellflower High School is a six-year public high school located in Bellflower, California, as part of the Bellflower Unified School District.
Serving 2,062 students in grades 7-12, Bellflower High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 2,062 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Graduation Rate: 97% (Top 5% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bellflower High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bellflower High School's student population of 2,062 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
2,062 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Year Founded
1951
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
School Motto
BUCS - Because Unity Creates Success
School Mascot
Buccaneers
School Rankings
Bellflower High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bellflower High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6607 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Buccaneers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bellflower High School's ranking?
Bellflower High School is ranked #6607 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Bellflower High School often compared to?
Bellflower High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mayfair High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bellflower High School?
The graduation rate of Bellflower High School is 97%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bellflower High School?
2,062 students attend Bellflower High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Bellflower High School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bellflower High School?
Bellflower High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bellflower High School offer ?
Bellflower High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Bellflower High School part of?
Bellflower High School is part of Bellflower Unified School District.
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