Summary:
The Northern Bedford County School District is home to a single high school, Northern Bedford County High School, which has consistently demonstrated academic excellence and a commitment to supporting its diverse student population.
Northern Bedford County High School is a standout institution, ranking 68th out of 686 Pennsylvania high schools for the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has maintained a strong ranking within the state, moving up from 215th out of 674 schools in 2022-2023 and 160th out of 634 schools in 2021-2022. Academically, the school outperforms the state average on Keystone Exams in Algebra I, Biology, and Literature, with proficiency rates of 58.9%, 72.5%, and 82.3%, respectively, compared to state averages of 41.6%, 50.5%, and 63.2%.
Despite serving a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with 41.37% of the student body receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Northern Bedford County High School continues to excel. The school's 4-year graduation rate of 87.5% is higher than the state average, and its dropout rate of 1.6% is relatively low. The district's high spending per student, at $18,511, and the school's low student-teacher ratio of 9:1 suggest a strong commitment to investing in educational resources and supporting student learning.
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