Bell Gardens High School
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens High School is a public high school in Bell Gardens, California. It is part of the Montebello Unified School District and is the only high school in the city. Bell Gardens High School is known for its diverse student population and its commitment to providing a quality education for all of its students. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and other activities. Bell Gardens High School also has a strong emphasis on college and career readiness, and provides students with the opportunity to participate in college-level courses and internships. The school also offers a variety of support services, including counseling and mentoring programs. Bell Gardens High School is dedicated to helping its students reach their full potential and achieve success in their future endeavors.
Address:
6119 Agra St.
Bell Gardens, CA 90201Phone:
(323) 826-5151
Site:
Grades:
9 – 12
Enrollment:
2,483 students
Overview Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens High School serves 2,483 students in grades 9-12.
Bell Gardens High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on Bell Gardens High School
Bell Gardens High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bell Gardens High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
