Bell High School

Bell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4328 Bell Ave,  Bell, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.6
2.7
2,397 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rafael Balderas
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
22
Math Proficiency
28%
Reading Proficiency
49%
Average GPA
3.51
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
B+
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.51
Reading Proficiency
49%
Math Proficiency
28%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
107
Full Time Teachers
107
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
22
Math
22
English
22
Reading
22
Science
22
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
32.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
5.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
4.2%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
298:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
Hispanic
95.5%
White
4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 640 Students
University of California - Irvine 541 Students
California State University - Long Beach 514 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 405 Students
University of Southern California 371 Students
University of California - Berkeley 362 Students
University of California - San Diego 316 Students
California State University, Fullerton 310 Students
California State University - Northridge 266 Students
University of California - Davis 260 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 174 Students
Nursing 125 Students
Business 124 Students
Biology 115 Students
Computer Science 84 Students
Criminology 83 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 75 Students
Sociology 61 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 58 Students
Architecture 49 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 550 Reviews
4.0 Senior
3/23/2025
Bell High School in general is an alright school but the Magnet program there is what makes it stand out on the map.
5.0 Senior
11/15/2024
The best part of Bell High school is that everybody accepted into the school as a family. Also teachers are always there to help us with whatever we need. Everybody in school encourages everybody to get into college.
3.0 Senior
10/24/2024
Bell High School is definitely an interesting school. This school is really good for their magnet students. In my opinion if you are in magnet, you get pushed to more opportunities which was good for me being in magnet. But, it did make me feel for the students in the "regular" school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 20 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/1/2021
I graduated 2014. I was not prepared for college. I feel that this school failed me. I didn’t know how important taking certain classes during HS would benefit me. I had some good/carrying teachers. Over all I wish I didn’t attend this school. I did NOT get the guidance I needed to be successful. I...
3.0 student
1/24/2017
After reading all the reviews provided on the site I can not help but agree with the majority of what others have had to say. Most teachers in tracks B, C, and D do not care much for their students. Homework is not a priority for them but that does not mean they do not care and support them in any w...
1.0 other
1/22/2016
Staff is rude with no manners, counselor Linares is horrible he acts like if he hates his job. The first day my daughters was scheduled to see him for her class schedule he discourage her from attending Bell, made her think gradation was impossible for her. Over all such of horrible experience and I...
4.0 teacher
1/2/2015
Wow so many "community" members talking about "accountability" for teachers! You by chance wouldn't be from Families in Schools or some other teacher -bashing organization would you? Because most members of our community do not talk in such "talking point" language. By the way, Bell used to be a muc...

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Bell High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bell, CA, in the Bell neighborhood, and is served by the Los Angeles Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 2,397 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 28% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Bell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.51, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 22. The average home value in this area is $773,171. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maywood Academy High School, Maywood Center For Enriched Studies, Huntington Park Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Bell has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bell High School.

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