Is Bedford High School a good school?

Bedford High School ranks 14 th of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bedford High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,391 students attended Bedford High School.

What is the racial makeup of Bedford High School?

Students at Bedford High School are 81% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What schools feed into Bedford High School?

Bedford High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Memorial School Elementary : Peter Woodbury School Elementary : Riddle Brook School Middle : McKelvie Intermediate School Middle : Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Bedford High School

Summary:

Bedford High School is a public high school serving 1,391 students in grades 9-12 in Bedford, New Hampshire. The school is part of the Goffstown School District, which is ranked 11th out of 163 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bedford High School consistently ranks among the top high schools in New Hampshire, with a statewide ranking between 3rd and 14th over the past 10 years. It has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period, indicating excellent academic performance. The school has a more diverse student population compared to many surrounding schools, with around 80% White students, 8% Asian students, and 7% students of two or more races. Bedford High School students consistently outperform the state averages in proficiency rates for the NH SAS and SAT assessments, with 84% of students proficient or better in reading compared to the state average of 53%. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 2.43% to 4.82% over the past three years, and a low student-teacher ratio of 13 to 14.6 students per teacher.

While Goffstown High School and Manchester Memorial High School are nearby schools, Bedford High School outperforms them in academic achievement, student diversity, and resource allocation. This highlights the disparities in educational opportunities and outcomes within the region, which may be an area for further investigation and potential intervention to ensure all students have access to a quality education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

47B Nashua Rd.
Bedford, NH 03110-5527

(603) 310-9000

District: Bedford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
14^th of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,660

Feeder schools for Bedford High School:

Elementary:	Memorial School
	Peter Woodbury School
	Riddle Brook School
Middle:	McKelvie Intermediate School
	Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 1,391

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.5%

Asian:

7.8%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 4.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bedford High School ranks better than 83.9% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.5%), Asian (7.8%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 4.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bedford High School is 13. (See more...)

Compare Bedford High School employs 106.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bedford High School is $14,660.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bedford High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford High School 14^th of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Bedford High School in the ranking list.)

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Bedford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford School District 11^th of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2010	92.85	4^th	81	95.1%
2011	93.82	1^st	81	98.8%
2012	93.39	2^nd	83	97.6%
2013	92.12	3^rd	83	96.4%
2014	88.67	5^th	85	94.1%
2016	96.82	3^rd	84	96.4%
2017	92.47	5^th	82	93.9%
2018	95.22	4^th	81	95.1%
2019	90.12	5^th	71	93.0%
2021	88.64	7^th	84	91.7%
2022	90.55	8^th	85	90.6%
2023	93.78	5^th	85	94.1%
2024	79.13	14^th	87	83.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	82.84	1^st	7	85.7%
2023	89.79	1^st	10	90.0%
2024	63.50	4^th	10	60.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	61.88	10^th	32	68.8%
2023	57.57	15^th	29	48.3%
2024	72.71	5^th	32	84.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	93.07	5^th	79	93.7%
2023	96.24	4^th	78	94.9%
2024	73.39	18^th	81	77.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	85.86	9^th	78	88.5%
2023	86.21	10^th	78	87.2%
2024	83.41	11^th	82	86.6%

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Rank History for Asian students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.44	5^th	16	68.8%
2024	66.69	6^th	14	57.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.26	2^nd	11	81.8%
2024	69.27	4^th	20	80.0%

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Rank History for White students at Bedford High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2022	87.12	8^th	85	90.6%
2023	92.70	5^th	83	94.0%
2024	76.84	16^th	87	81.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire 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.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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by a student
Thursday, May 2, 2019

First of all, I am a Bedford student. From a normal kid who wants nothing more than specific classes that I need in order to peruse my future in building the school makes you go through all these bullshit starting classes first. you have to wait until your junior year to start this journey, where they have the option to send you to an ENTIRE another school for 1/3 of the day, just to do something you love. second of all the whole diversity low grading is the most retarded thing I've ever heard. We don't have a diverse school because we discriminate, we have one because no one of colour wants to enrol because of the stereotype. The science program is the worst I've ever seen. History is good, math is good, reading and writing are ok, and the languages are bad. very liberal school, and doesn't encourage free thinking. Overall score D. Oh wait I can't give Ds... Bedford high school doesn't believe in Ds. Bedford high school has the dumbest most useless style of grading students. We have what is called compenticies. This means all of your work ( that is graded ) is divided into multiple parts. ( usually between 3-4). You are graded on these 3-4 parts instead of the entire project as a whole. Meaning that it is possible to have your kid come home from school, have an 89 in a class, but still technically be failing and eligible for summer school, which you would then have to pay for. Not a single student or parent I Have asked has said this was a smart move of the boards part. Hey, look on the bright side, we have excellent sports. You may fail academically like a majority of the intelligent kids I hang out with, but you can always have that Bulldog Pride. WOOF Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, April 28, 2014

Bedford is a strong community, it has many smart students and supportive parents. Academics is excellent, Athletics is super! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Friday, July 27, 2012

I have two children in Bedford High. The education they are receiving and the life skills are second to none. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bedford High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	569	3	7	9	0	n/a	n/a	588
2009	905	7	16	11	0	n/a	n/a	939
2010	1192	0	2	10	0	0	7	1211
2011	1174	6	30	29	2	1	34	1276
2012	1220	5	42	21	2	1	36	1327
2013	1215	7	39	20	2	1	44	1328
2014	1282	10	47	18	2	1	48	1408
2015	1327	15	56	20	2	2	46	1468
2016	1322	20	56	26	0	3	50	1477
2017	1319	19	71	32	0	2	49	1492
2018	1300	23	74	31	3	4	56	1491
2019	1322	16	89	32	3	3	60	1525
2020	1279	13	92	34	3	4	72	1497
2021	1239	14	101	33	3	4	86	1480
2022	1193	11	123	37	0	3	84	1451
2023	1120	14	108	50	0	2	97	1391

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	588	47.0	12.5	2.9
2009	939	72.3	13.0	2.8
2010	1211	90.2	13.4	4
2011	1276	92.0	13.8	4.4
2012	1327	91.7	14.4	4.1
2013	1328	94.7	14.0	4.1
2014	1408	96.0	14.6	5.2
2015	1468	101.0	14.5	6.1
2016	1477	103.0	14.3	6.4
2017	1492	102.6	14.5	5.6
2018	1491	99.8	14.9	3.9
2019	1525	103.0	14.8	4.1
2020	1497	103.6	14.4	3.7
2021	1480	103.3	14.3	2.4
2022	1451	98.9	14.6	3.8
2023	1391	106.2	13.0	4.8

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 High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	588	47.0	12.5	2.9
2009	939	72.3	13.0	2.8
2010	1211	90.2	13.4	4
2011	1276	92.0	13.8	4.4
2012	1327	91.7	14.4	4.1
2013	1328	94.7	14.0	4.1
2014	1408	96.0	14.6	5.2
2015	1468	101.0	14.5	6.1
2016	1477	103.0	14.3	6.4
2017	1492	102.6	14.5	5.6
2018	1491	99.8	14.9	3.9
2019	1525	103.0	14.8	4.1
2020	1497	103.6	14.4	3.7
2021	1480	103.3	14.3	2.4
2022	1451	98.9	14.6	3.8
2023	1391	106.2	13.0	4.8

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 High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$14,660

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bedford High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 5^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 85 High schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Bedford High School)	57	58	1%
11th Grade Science (Bedford School District)	57	58	1%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Bedford High School)	63	66	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bedford School District)	63	66	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Bedford High School)	85	85
11th Grade Reading (Bedford School District)	85	85
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Bedford High School)	63	66	3%
All Grades Mathematics (Bedford School District)	78	74	4%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Bedford High School)	85	85
All Grades Reading (Bedford School District)	79	79
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Bedford High School)	57	58	1%
All Grades Science (Bedford School District)	57	61	4%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1525	1391	8.8%
African American	16	14	12.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	89	108	21.3%
Hispanic	32	50	56.3%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	1322	1120	15.3%
Two or More Races	60	97	61.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	4.1%	4.8%	0.8%

Schools Near Bedford High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Bedford High School	Public	9-12	47B Nashua Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 310-9000	1,391	106	13.0	4.8%	1,120 (80.5%)	14 (1.0%)	50 (3.6%)	108 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	97 (7.0%)	79.1	14^th of 87 public high schools	83.9%		93.8	5^th of 85 public high schools	94.1%	9	55.0	84.0	55.0	84.0	39.0	39.0	$14,660
Manchester West High School	Public	9-12	9 Notre Dame Ave.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6384	772	59	13.0	49.6%	348 (45.1%)	76 (9.8%)	216 (28.0%)	35 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	95 (12.3%)	4.7	87^th of 87 public high schools	0.0%		10.9	79^th of 85 public high schools	7.1%	8		32.0		32.0	16.0	16.0	$17,782
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	5 Perimeter Rd	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	The Founders Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 952-4705	147	12	12.0	18.4%	112 (76.2%)	12 (8.2%)	10 (6.8%)	3 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.1%)	89.5	8^th of 87 public high schools	90.8%		76.7	15^th of 85 public high schools	82.4%	7	39.0	86.0	39.0	86.0	80.0	80.0
Manchester School of Technology (High School)	Public	9-12	100 Gerald Connors Circle	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6490	332	32	10.4	41.6%	211 (63.6%)	11 (3.3%)	89 (26.8%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	11.2	82^nd of 87 public high schools	5.7%		9.7	82^nd of 85 public high schools	3.5%		10.0	45.0	10.0	45.0	17.0	17.0	$9,315
Manchester Memorial High School	Public	9-12	1 Crusader Way	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6378	1,405	91	15.3	34.0%	800 (56.9%)	121 (8.6%)	304 (21.6%)	85 (6.0%)	5 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	89 (6.3%)	9.2	84^th of 87 public high schools	3.4%		12.7	77^th of 85 public high schools	9.4%	7		45.0		45.0	13.0	13.0	$12,370
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	470 Pine St.	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Kreiva Academy Public Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 232-7974	77	0	15.4	70.1%	48 (62.3%)	2 (2.6%)	14 (18.2%)	2 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (14.3%)								(n/a)		42.0		42.0
Manchester Central High School	Public	9-12	535 Beech Street	Manchester	03104	Hillsborough County	Manchester School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 624-6363	1,168	87	13.3	46.8%	451 (38.6%)	201 (17.2%)	345 (29.5%)	36 (3.1%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	129 (11.0%)	18.6	74^th of 87 public high schools	14.9%		10.5	81^st of 85 public high schools	4.7%	7	16.0	45.0	16.0	45.0	27.0	27.0	$12,752
Merrimack High School	Public	9-12	38 McElwain St.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6204	1,113	95	11.7	4.7%	991 (89.0%)	21 (1.9%)	40 (3.6%)	35 (3.1%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	21 (1.9%)	70.8	22^nd of 87 public high schools	74.7%		61.7	25^th of 85 public high schools	70.6%	3	33.0	66.0	33.0	66.0	59.0	59.0	$18,302
Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies Charter School	Public, Charter	9-12	1066 Front St.	Manchester	03102	Hillsborough County	Spark Academy of Advanced Technologies	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 316-1170	88	6	14.6	6.8%	74 (84.1%)	6 (6.8%)	3 (3.4%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.5%)	64.1	26^th of 87 public high schools	70.1%		26.5	63^rd of 85 public high schools	25.9%	37	30.0	60.0	30.0	60.0	63.0	63.0
Goffstown High School	Public	9-12	27 Wallace Rd.	Goffstown	03045	Hillsborough County	Goffstown School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 497-4841	1,033	88	11.7	9.7%	939 (90.9%)	15 (1.5%)	29 (2.8%)	12 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (3.3%)	73.5	20^th of 87 public high schools	77.0%		73.3	20^th of 85 public high schools	76.5%		36.0	71.0	36.0	71.0	52.0	52.0	$15,636

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