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 | 71.99 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 880 (2023–2024) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.22 |
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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 found southeast of Cleveland. The school teaches students from ninth to twelfth grade. It is known for its strong sports teams, called the Bearcats.
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About Bedford High School
Bedford High School first opened its doors in 1954. Over the years, 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.
The school is built in a style called Norman Brick. It uses limestone and cost about $2.1 million to build. The school's main office building was added in 1961. Two more sections were built in 1971. These new parts are connected by glass walkways. Bearcat Stadium, where the football team plays, opened in 1994.
For many years, Bedford High School was next to St. Peter Chanel High School. Both schools won many sports championships. Because of their success, a part of Northfield Road was named the "Avenue of Champions." St. Peter Chanel High School was taken down in July 2020.
A Look at the Past
Bedford High School once had a special role. It was set up to be a safe place during emergencies. There were signs that showed it could be a fallout shelter. This meant it could protect people if there was a nuclear attack. The school also has secret underground passages. These passages were designed to keep people safe.
Famous People Who Went Here
Many talented people have graduated from Bedford High School. Here are a few of them:
- Halle Berry: A famous actress who graduated in 1984.
- Eric Beverly: A professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He graduated in 1992.
- Chris Chambers: Another NFL player, from the class of 1997.
- George Alec Effinger: A science fiction writer who graduated in 1965.
- Lee Evans: An NFL player from the class of 1999.
- Elmer Flick: A Major League Baseball player. He was added to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1963.
- Tyvis Powell: A professional football player in the NFL.
- Toby Radloff: A minor celebrity known from comic books.
- Jim Rittwage: A professional baseball player in MLB.
- Rodger Saffold: An NFL player and CEO of an Esports group called Rise Nation. He graduated in 2006.
- Mary Ellen Weber: A NASA astronaut who graduated in 1980.
School Sports Achievements
Bedford High School's sports teams, the Bearcats, have won state championships. These are big achievements in Ohio high school sports.
- Track and Field: The team won a state championship in 1993.
- Wrestling: The wrestling team won a state championship in 1955.
