Bedford Senior High School in Temperance, MI

At a glance

Reported students

1,260

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

72.11

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

17.5:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Michigan high enrollment

92nd percentile

Compared with 978 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

587.5

Bedford Senior High School: 1,260 reported students.

State peer staffing position

45th percentile

17.5:1 reported; state peer median 18.1:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,355
Teachers (FTE): 66
Student–teacher ratio: 20.5:1

What the reported data says about Bedford Senior High School

Bedford Senior High School is a public high school serving grades 07–12 in Temperance. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Bedford Public Schools. NCES reports 1,260 students for 2024–25.

Among 978 high schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 280 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 92nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, close to the Michigan median of 18.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (87.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, computer science. The school reported 8 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Bedford Senior High School

1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 72.11 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.4%
Students with disabilities: 11.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 20.6%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 4
Nurses (FTE): 0.3
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White87.5%
Hispanic7.6%
Black0.5%
Asian1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial3.1%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

8 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Bedford Junior High School

Middle · Grades 06–08

923 reported students

Monroe Road Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

595 reported students

Jackman Road Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

580 reported students

Douglas Road Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

553 reported students

Smith Road Elementary School

Other · Grades PK–PK

0 reported students

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Public schools near Bedford Senior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Whitmer High School High · Washington Local	09–12	2,113	3.5 mi
Start High School High · Toledo City	09–12	1,105	4.6 mi
Skyway Career Prep High School High · Charter · Skyway Career Prep High School	09–12	376	5.7 mi
Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering High School High · Toledo City	07–12	293	5.8 mi
Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Science Academy High · Toledo City	07–12	261	5.8 mi
Whiteford High School High · Whiteford Agricultural School District of the Counties of Le	09–12	262	5.9 mi

Frequently asked questions about Bedford Senior High School

What grades does Bedford Senior High School serve?

Bedford Senior High School reports grades 07–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bedford Public Schools.

How many students attend Bedford Senior High School?

Bedford Senior High School reported 1,260 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 92nd percentile among 978 Michigan high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,355 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Bedford Senior High School?

The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 1,260 students and 72.11 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 18.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Bedford Senior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Bedford Senior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bedford Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Bedford Senior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

20.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Bedford Senior High School in?

Bedford Senior High School is part of Bedford Public Schools, based in Temperance, MI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Bedford Senior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Whitmer High School (3.5 mi), Start High School (4.6 mi), Skyway Career Prep High School (5.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.