Serving 1,397 students in grades 9-12, Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,397 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in IN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Bedford-north Lawrence High School's student population of 1,397 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bedford-north Lawrence High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford-north Lawrence High School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#434 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
13%
White
93%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford-north Lawrence High School's ranking?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School is ranked #434 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Bedford-north Lawrence High School often compared to?
Bedford-north Lawrence High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell High School, Indiana For Sci Math Hmn by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
The graduation rate of Bedford-north Lawrence High School is 88%, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 87%.
How many students attend Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
1,397 students attend Bedford-north Lawrence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bedford-north Lawrence High School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford-north Lawrence High School?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bedford-north Lawrence High School offer ?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Bedford-north Lawrence High School part of?
Bedford-north Lawrence High School is part of North Lawrence Com Schools School District.
School Reviews
3 1/31/2022
It's an ok school but only that. The arts are well funded but the morale is and as far as I am aware always has been. The school is also severely understaffed for example janitors and cooks, both positions have had principals'' help which they have stopped weeks ago but the problem is still there.
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