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Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Bedford, IN

PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
595 N Stars Blvd, Bedford, IN 47421(812) 279-9756
Federal accountability rating
Indiana Department of Education

Meets Expectations for 2024–25.

High school

E/La academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Math academic achievement
Approaches Expectations
Graduation rate
Meets Expectations
Strength of diploma
Does Not Meet Expectations
Addressing chronic absenteeism
Exceeds Expectations
School yearOverall school rating
2022–23Meets Expectations
2023–24Meets Expectations
2024–25Meets Expectations
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN

Biology

270 students tested

44.8% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.

  • Above proficiency56
  • At proficiency65
  • Approaching proficiency107
  • Below proficiency42
Measure2023–242024–252025–26
Students tested287301270
Proficient47.0%36.5%44.8%
Discipline
U.S. Department of Education

6.3% of students were suspended out of school at least once in 2021–22.

Measure2021–22
Enrolled in the fall1,385
Suspended out of school6.3% · 87
Suspended in school10.5% · 146
Expelled0.1% · 2
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education

7.1% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2022–232023–242024–25
Total student count1,3501,3021,288
Chronically absent20.0% · 27017.9% · 2337.1% · 91

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Rural, Fringe

Enrollment

1,249 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Principal

Matthew Canada

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino3.6%
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White91.8%
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Black or African American0.6%
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Asian1.0%
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Two or More Races2.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Public school directory

NCES ID 180786001337

District
North Lawrence Com Schools
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
1,249 students
Teachers (FTE)
77.3

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