Bedford High School (Massachusetts)
Bedford High School is a public high school in the town of Bedford, Massachusetts, United States. Students come primarily from Bedford. Other students that attend Bedford High School come from the neighboring Hanscom Air Force Base or from Boston through the use of the METCO system. Some Bedford students attend Shawsheen Valley Technical High School.
| Bedford High School | |
|---|---|
 BHS main entrance | |
| Location | |
9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Motto | “Active learners, resourceful thinkers, effective communicators.” |
| Established | 1955 |
| School district | Bedford Public Schools (Massachusetts) |
| Superintendent | Jon Sills |
| Principal | Heather P. Galante |
| Grades | 9 through 12 |
| Enrollment | 785 |
| Color(s) | Blue and White |
| Athletics | Soccer, Football, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Volleyball, Wrestling, Basketball, Track, Cheerleading, Riflery, Skiing, Swimming, Tennis, Lacrosse, Ultimate Frisbee, Hockey |
| Mascot | Buccaneers |
| Rival | Concord Carlisle High School |
| Newspaper | The Lookout |
| Website | www |
Academic information
Boston Magazine's 2008 "Best High Schools" issue rated Bedford High #4 in theCommonwealth for overall "Cost Effectiveness" and #14 out of 141 public high schools for academic performance.[1] In 2009, the magazine ranked Bedford High the 10th best overall public high school in Massachusetts.[2] In 2010, the magazine ranked BHS the 6th best overall public high school in Massachusetts.[3]
A comprehensive, four-year school, Bedford High is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (N.E.A.S.C.). Enrollment is growing and is currently at 785, with a senior class of 173.
The student-faculty ratio is 16:1, and 76% of the faculty holds an advanced degree. The Class of 2009 MCAS passing rate on the first attempt was 100% for English and 100% for math.[4]
References
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- Bedford High School College Profile http://www.bedford.k12.ma.us/bhs/counsel/pdfs/college_profile.pdf Archived 2011-06-08 at the Wayback Machine