With about 3,000 students, Bell Gardens High School is among the largest public schools in California. It is renowned for its impressive turnaround from a low performing to an academically outstanding high school over the past 30 years. It currently offers 18 advanced placement courses and has been ranked highly by the Washington Post.
Opened in 1980, Bell Gardens High completed a new, three-story building in 2005 when the school's athletic field, otherwise known as "Lancer Stadium," received a major upgrade. It is one of five schools in California that has earned the distinction of being an AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) National Demonstration School. The school has a chapter of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF), a statewide honors society for academically outstanding high school students. Bell Gardens High’s mission is for “all students to be critical thinkers, innovative creators, articulate communicators and effective collaborators.”
Bell Gardens High provides its students with a rigorous curriculum and a broad range of programs extracurriculars. Additionally, it’s dedicated staff provides the attention and assistance necessary to help each student become successful in whatever they choose to pursue beyond school.
Bell Gardens High
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
6119 Agra St,
Bell Gardens, CA
Montebello Unified School District
School Details
Head of School
Juan Herrera
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1030
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
41%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
79%
Niche Grade
C+
B+
C+
C
C
C+
B-
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.37
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Reading Proficiency
41%
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Math Proficiency
13%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
106
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Full Time Teachers
106
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Teachers in First or Second Year
0.9%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1030
Math
510
Verbal
520
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Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
21
Science
22
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Number of AP Courses
17
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AP Pass Rate
33.4%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Average
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Low
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Math
4.3%
State Average
19.4%
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Science
1.6%
State Average
11.2%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
402:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
51.7%
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Female
48.3%
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Hispanic
99.6%
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White
<1%
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Black
<1%
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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
492 Students
University of California - Irvine
468 Students
California State University - Long Beach
370 Students
California State University - Los Angeles
329 Students
University of Southern California
313 Students
California State University, Fullerton
310 Students
University of California - Berkeley
306 Students
University of California - San Diego
299 Students
University of California - Davis
270 Students
San Diego State University
223 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business
125 Students
Psychology
124 Students
Biology
98 Students
Nursing
95 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
68 Students
Criminology
68 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
48 Students
Architecture
40 Students
Sociology
37 Students
Political Science and Government
36 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/1/2025
Although there have been some bad experiences on my part, this school has a lot of potential and I am proud of being a lancer. Some of the teachers I've had have helped me a lot, as well as some of the staff. Overall if this school had more funding it could be greater and there would be more opportunities open for students.
2/5/2025
The best parts of Bell Gardens High School is the students and the music program. The worst parts is some of the administrators who do not listen to students.
10/28/2024
my experience so far from the 4 years of attending have been so far pretty good wouldn't say the best but the only thing i think would need a change are the restroom and there a lot of ants in the classrooms even in the third floor and some windows need some cleaning there is egg on them
GreatSchools Reviews
8/28/2024
Condescending staff . Disrespectful towards students and parents.
1/4/2017
Bad school and not good in the sports
6/5/2011
HELLO EVERYBODY. MY NAME IS JUAN M MOTA BUT IN BELL GARDENS HIGH MY NAME WAS MRTIN JUAN MOTA. I GRADUATED IN 1986 FROM BELL GARDENS HIGH. THAT WAS THE GOOD DAYS. BELL GARDENS ALWWAYS HAS OR HAD THE BEST FOOTBALL TEAM. AND TEACHERS TOO.I WISH I COULD GO TO MY HIGH SCHOOL VIST MY OLD FRIENDS. WHEN I G...
12/2/2009
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List Price Range
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Homes For Sale
8
Average Home Value
$818,048
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
Average House Size
1,191 Sq Ft
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$3,150 per month
- Condo for Rent
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
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- Unit F
- Bell Gardens, CA
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- Playground
Marlow Park
- Basketball
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- Baseball/Softball
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Bell Gardens Veterans Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
Julia Russ Asmus Park
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- Grills
- Picnic Area
Gallant Park
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- Picnic Area
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Bell Gardens High is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Bell Gardens, CA, in the Bell Gardens neighborhood, and is served by the Montebello Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,427 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 41% are proficient in reading. Bell Gardens High has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.37, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1030 and an ACT score of 21. The average home value in this area is $818,048. Discover additional schools in the area, like Maywood Center For Enriched Studies, Maywood Academy High School, Legacy High School Complex, and more. Learn more about what Bell Gardens has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bell Gardens High.