Bedford High School (Ohio) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bedford High School |
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481 Northfield Road
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United States
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| Coordinates | 41°24′09″N 81°31′31″W / 41.4024°N 81.5253°W |
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| Type | Public, coeducational |
| Established | 1954 |
| School district | Bedford City School District |
| Principal | Khalisha Lewis |
| Teaching staff | 57.14 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,056 (2018–19) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.48 |
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| Athletics conference | Lake Erie League |
| Sports | Football, Baseball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Swimming, Cross Country, and Track and Field. |
| Mascot | Scotty The Bearcat |
| Team name | Bearcats |
| Accreditation | Ohio Department of Education |
| Website | Bedford High School |
Bedford High School is a public school located in Bedford, Ohio. This city is southeast of Cleveland. The school teaches students from ninth to twelfth grade.
About Bedford High School
Bedford High School first opened its doors in 1957. Later, new parts were added in 1971 and 1994. The school is officially recognized by the Ohio Department of Education. This means it meets high standards for learning.
For many years, Bedford High School was next to St. Peter Chanel High School. Both schools were built around the same time in the 1950s. They were also rivals in sports. Because both schools won many championships, a part of Northfield Road was even renamed the "Avenue of Champions."
The school building has a special look. It was built between 1955 and 1957. The style is called Norman Brick, and it uses limestone. In 1971, two new sections were added. These parts are connected to the main building by glass walkways. The school's football field, Bearcat Stadium, opened in 1994.
In the past, the school was set up to be a safe place for people during emergencies. It had underground passages.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many talented people have graduated from Bedford High School. Here are a few:
- Halle Berry, a famous actress (graduated in 1984)
- Eric Beverly, a professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) (graduated in 1992)
- Chris Chambers, another NFL player (graduated in 1997)
- George Alec Effinger, a science fiction writer (graduated in 1965)
- Lee Evans, a professional football player in the NFL (graduated in 1999)
- Elmer Flick, a Major League Baseball player. He was put into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.
- Tyvis Powell, a professional football player in the NFL
- Toby Radloff, known for appearing in comic books
- Jim Rittwage, a professional baseball player in MLB
- Rodger Saffold, a professional football player in the NFL. He is also the CEO of an Esports team called Rise Nation (graduated in 2006).
- Mary Ellen Weber, a NASA astronaut (graduated in 1980)
Championship Wins
Bedford High School teams have won state championships in sports.
- Track and Field - 1993
- Wrestling – 1955
