Bedford High School

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Bedford Senior High School is a small public high school located in Bedford, Pennsylvania. It is part of the Bedford Area School District.Graduation rateIn 2011, the graduation rate was 5%. In 2010, the Pennsylvania Department of Education issued a new, 4 year cohort graduation rate. Bedford Area High School's rate was 50% for 2010.According to traditional graduation rate calculations: 2010 – 50% 2009 – 67% 2008 – 0% 2007 – 9%AcademicsIn 2011, Bedford Senior High School improved to achieving AYP status. In 2010 the school is in Warning status for AYP due to a 23% decline in Reading on grade level, among low family income students. PSSA Results: 11th Grade Reading: 2011 - 69% on grade level, (19% below basic). State - 69.1% of 11th graders are on grade level. 2010 – 70% (14% below basic). State - 66% (130 pupils) 2009 – 70% (15% below basic). State – 65% (148 pupils) 2008 – 66% (14% below basic). State – 65% (125 pupils) 2007 – 71% (12% below basic). State – 65% (142 pupils) 11th Grade Math: 2011 - 71% on grade level (15% below basic). State - 60.3% 2010 – 74% (13% below basic). State - 59% 2009 – 57% (18% below basic). State – 56% 2008 – 56% (20% below basic). State – 56% 2007 – 46% (29% below basic). State – 53% 11th Grade Science: 2011 -57% on grade level (14% below basic). State - 40% of 11th graders were on grade level. 2010 – 50% (11% below basic). State – 39% of 11th graders were on grade level. 2009 – 38%, State – 40% 2008 – 20%, State – 39%