Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Summary:

Bedford-North Lawrence High School is a public high school serving 1,303 students in grades 9-12 in Bedford, Indiana, which is part of the North Lawrence Community Schools district.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with 92.33% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than nearby schools like Bloomington High School South (77.99% white) and Excel Center - Bloomington (64.52% white). Academically, Bedford-North Lawrence High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, currently sitting at 191st out of 431 Indiana high schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Its four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 84.8% to 89.5%, which is generally on par with or slightly lower than nearby schools.

One area of concern is the significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.7% in 2020-2021 to 24.3% in 2021-2022 and 20.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the chronic absenteeism rates of nearby schools like Bloomington High School South (22.1%) and Eastern Greene High School (28.7%). The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with 47.16% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, compared to the state average of 50.51%, and 31.91% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics, compared to the state average of 31.14%.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 595 N Stars Blvd
       Bedford, IN  47421


(812) 279-9756

District: North Lawrence Com Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 431 Indiana High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,703 Help


Feeder schools for Bedford-North Lawrence High School:

Elementary:    Dollens Elementary
    Lincoln Elementary School
    Needmore Elementary School
    Parkview Elementary School
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Middle:    Bedford Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  1,303

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.3%
Hispanic:
3.6%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  46.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bedford-North Lawrence High School ranks better than 61.9% of high schools in Indiana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.72. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.3%), Hispanic (3.6%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 46.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedford-North Lawrence High School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Bedford-North Lawrence High School employs 82.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedford-North Lawrence High School is $9,703.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bedford-North Lawrence High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford-North Lawrence High School 164th of 431 Indiana public high schools. (See Bedford-North Lawrence High School in the ranking list.)

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North Lawrence Com Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks North Lawrence Com Schools 177th of 381 Indiana school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bedford-North Lawrence High School

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Rank History for all students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 54.48 186th 349 46.7%
2006 52.49 200th 349 42.7%
2007 49.32 220th 354 37.9%
2008 54.86 198th 360 45.0%
2009 53.45 209th 364 42.6%
2010 65.55 56th 362 84.5%
2011 74.91 33rd 364 90.9%
2012 65.63 70th 373 81.2%
2013 58.31 91st 353 74.2%
2014 62.81 81st 379 78.6%
2015 67.12 74th 400 81.5%
2016 53.83 180th 394 54.3%
2017 52.96 168th 380 55.8%
2018 45.96 234th 385 39.2%
2019 46.48 209th 389 46.3%
2021 55.82 138th 388 64.4%
2022 74.14 88th 409 78.5%
2023 55.57 150th 398 62.3%
2024 54.72 164th 431 61.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.28 4th 104 96.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.01 146th 285 48.8%
2024 23.85 226th 289 21.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 61.83 98th 379 74.1%
2024 52.02 156th 377 58.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.74 158th 388 59.3%
2024 60.06 118th 392 69.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.61 140th 383 63.4%
2024 44.36 211th 392 46.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 87.34 16th 166 90.4%
2024 52.04 66th 184 64.1%
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Rank History for White students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 65.32 110th 378 70.9%
2023 42.32 201st 375 46.4%
2024 43.20 203rd 381 46.7%
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Data source: test scores: Indiana Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Bedford-North Lawrence High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1804 6 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 1814
1989 1723 6 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1738
1990 1671 6 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1688
1991 1683 5 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1695
1992 1683 6 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1702
1993 1657 5 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1670
1994 1652 4 10 19 0 n/a n/a 0 1685
1995 1635 5 5 28 0 n/a n/a 2 1675
1996 1635 5 5 28 0 n/a n/a 2 1675
1997 1618 7 7 27 0 n/a n/a 7 1666
1998 1550 3 7 31 2 n/a n/a 0 1593
1999 1601 3 16 28 2 n/a n/a 0 1650
2000 1573 8 15 25 7 n/a n/a 0 1628
2001 1495 8 11 20 10 n/a n/a 0 1544
2002 1482 18 13 21 14 n/a n/a 0 1548
2003 1482 18 13 21 14 n/a n/a 0 1548
2004 1500 14 15 21 12 n/a n/a 0 1562
2005 1584 12 8 23 10 n/a n/a 0 1637
2006 1565 10 9 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1606
2007 1537 11 10 22 17 n/a n/a 30 1627
2008 1500 8 14 30 27 n/a n/a 27 1606
2009 1530 8 15 22 23 n/a n/a 22 1620
2010 1509 10 13 17 16 n/a n/a 17 1582
2011 1590 13 10 20 15 0 14 0 1662
2012 1566 10 10 14 16 0 27 0 1643
2013 1534 8 7 18 20 0 44 0 1631
2014 1506 6 8 22 18 0 41 0 1601
2015 1501 6 13 35 16 0 43 0 1614
2016 1482 3 9 35 10 0 41 0 1580
2017 1454 5 14 46 8 0 39 0 1566
2018 1453 3 16 46 6 0 40 0 1564
2019 1389 5 13 39 4 0 33 0 1483
2020 1391 5 8 45 3 0 34 0 1486
2021 1382 5 10 39 0 0 36 0 1472
2022 1294 8 11 42 0 2 40 0 1397
2023 1203 8 8 47 0 0 37 0 1303

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bedford-North Lawrence High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1814 81.5 22.2 3.5
1989 1738 83.5 20.8 4.3
1990 1688 84.4 20.0 4.9
1991 1695 83.3 20.3 6.4
1992 1702 78.3 21.7 7.5
1993 1670 82.9 20.1 10.7
1994 1685 81.5 20.7 11.3
1995 1675 79.9 21.0 17.5
1996 1675 79.9 21.0 17.5
1997 1666 79.3 21.0 14.3
1998 1593 79.4 20.1 11.2
1999 1650 77.1 21.4 13.9
2000 1628 78.1 20.8 15.4
2001 1544 78.0 19.8 18
2002 1548 82.1 18.9 27.3
2003 1548 82.1 18.9 27.3
2004 1562 81.4 19.2 29.5
2005 1637 81.3 20.1 36.3
2006 1606 82.2 19.5 27
2007 1627 n/a n/a 26.3
2008 1606 74.2 21.6 29.1
2009 1620 72.2 22.4 28.7
2010 1582 71.7 22.0 32.8
2011 1662 84.0 19.7 35.9
2012 1643 91.0 18.0 36.4
2013 1631 72.8 22.3 39.3
2014 1601 74.0 21.6 38.4
2015 1614 75.0 21.5 39.7
2016 1580 70.0 22.5 35.9
2017 1566 70.6 22.1 36.8
2018 1564 68.3 22.8 40
2019 1483 76.2 19.4 42
2020 1486 73.5 20.1 43.3
2021 1472 191.7 7.6 42.9
2022 1397 93.1 14.9 41.5
2023 1303 82.5 15.7 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bedford-North Lawrence High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1814 81.5 22.2 3.5
1989 1738 83.5 20.8 4.3
1990 1688 84.4 20.0 4.9
1991 1695 83.3 20.3 6.4
1992 1702 78.3 21.7 7.5
1993 1670 82.9 20.1 10.7
1994 1685 81.5 20.7 11.3
1995 1675 79.9 21.0 17.5
1996 1675 79.9 21.0 17.5
1997 1666 79.3 21.0 14.3
1998 1593 79.4 20.1 11.2
1999 1650 77.1 21.4 13.9
2000 1628 78.1 20.8 15.4
2001 1544 78.0 19.8 18
2002 1548 82.1 18.9 27.3
2003 1548 82.1 18.9 27.3
2004 1562 81.4 19.2 29.5
2005 1637 81.3 20.1 36.3
2006 1606 82.2 19.5 27
2007 1627 n/a n/a 26.3
2008 1606 74.2 21.6 29.1
2009 1620 72.2 22.4 28.7
2010 1582 71.7 22.0 32.8
2011 1662 84.0 19.7 35.9
2012 1643 91.0 18.0 36.4
2013 1631 72.8 22.3 39.3
2014 1601 74.0 21.6 38.4
2015 1614 75.0 21.5 39.7
2016 1580 70.0 22.5 35.9
2017 1566 70.6 22.1 36.8
2018 1564 68.3 22.8 40
2019 1483 76.2 19.4 42
2020 1486 73.5 20.1 43.3
2021 1472 191.7 7.6 42.9
2022 1397 93.1 14.9 41.5
2023 1303 82.5 15.7 46.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bedford-North Lawrence High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $536 (5.4%) $9,325 (94.6%) $9,861
2020 $830 (8.5%) $8,937 (91.5%) $9,768
2021 $1,049 (10.7%) $8,798 (89.3%) $9,847
2022 $1,044 (10.8%) $8,659 (89.2%) $9,703

Data source: Indiana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedford-North Lawrence High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 209th of 389 High schoolsRanks 150th of 398 High schools
 16%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Bedford-North Lawrence High School)35.526.6
 8.9%
   End of Course Biology (North Lawrence Com Schools)35.526.6
 8.9%
   End of Course Biology (Indiana)38.629
 9.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14831303
 12.1%
African American58
 60%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian138
 38.5%
Hispanic3947
 20.5%
Pacific Islander00
White13891203
 13.4%
Two or More Races3337
 12.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42%46.3%
 4.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bedford-North Lawrence High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,303 students attended Bedford-North Lawrence High School.

Students at Bedford-North Lawrence High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Bedford-North Lawrence High School ranks 164th of 431 Indiana high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Bedford-North Lawrence High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dollens Elementary
Elementary : Lincoln Elementary School
Elementary : Needmore Elementary School
Elementary : Parkview Elementary School
Elementary : Shawswick Elementary School
Middle : Bedford Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Indiana Department of Education.

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