Bell High School

Bell High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
4328 Bell Ave,  Bell, CA
Los Angeles Unified School District
3.6
2.6
2,397 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Rafael Balderas
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
30%
Reading Proficiency
62%
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
62%
Math Proficiency
30%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
101
Full Time Teachers
101
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
520
Verbal
530
Average ACT
23
Math
22
English
22
Reading
23
Science
23
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
11.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
6.8%
State Average
11.2%
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
51.9%
Female
48.1%
Hispanic
93.6%
White
5%
Black
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian
<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 616 Students
University of California - Irvine 516 Students
California State University - Long Beach 507 Students
California State University - Los Angeles 383 Students
University of Southern California 358 Students
University of California - Berkeley 343 Students
California State University, Fullerton 317 Students
University of California - San Diego 293 Students
California State University - Northridge 283 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 243 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 162 Students
Business 130 Students
Nursing 128 Students
Biology 112 Students
Computer Science 79 Students
Criminology 78 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 71 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 55 Students
Architecture 55 Students
Sociology 54 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 526 Reviews
5.0 Junior
3/1/2026
My experience at Bell High School so far has been a great experience. Bell has opened up so many paths for me getting me ready for my future like and college. I joined the band as a freshman and now I am the Head Drum Major for the Band and Color Guard. I have been part of honor bands, received lots of awards, been part of the rose parade and more.
5.0 Alum
7/17/2025
Great experience with amazing and passionate teachers. The school environment was very diverse and unified a large variety of differing cultures and offered prestige and honest education
5.0 Alum
7/13/2025
The schools magnet program is what shines through. It's where students excel in their studies because they are held to a higher standard than the main school on campus. With an emphasis on STEM students are prepared for college and are given tools vital for success.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.6 21 Reviews
1.0 student
10/3/2025
would not recommended 2 years here so far and they have not been good. The teachers are fine its just the staff here who are horrible failing to stop fights and to stop guns from being in the school as there as been multiple counts with students with weapons while i've been here. Not only that the v...
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...

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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,397 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21:1. Academic records show that 30% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 62% are proficient in reading. Bell High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B 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 23. The average home value in this area is $760,332. 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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