Very Good
#2880 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 30% in state
Bellflower High
High School · Bellflower Unified · Bellflower, CA
A Bellflower Unified high school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16703 South Clark Ave., Bellflower, CA 90706
- Math 18% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 49% (2024)
- 95.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Bellflower High score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 40 points since 2020, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bellflower High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Los Angeles map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,799/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bellflower), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,602
Median home value
$661,100
Median rent
$1,771/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
38.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 90706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St John BoscoPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 756 | Compare → |
| Las Flores Home Education Independent Study AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 289 | Compare → |
| Calvary Chapel ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 619 | Compare → |
| Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 566 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bellflower Unified
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #1 of 14
- District spending per student
- $19,901NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bellflower High is listed in Bellflower Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bellflower High
Bellflower High is a public high school in Bellflower, CA, part of Bellflower Unified, serving approximately 2,062 students in grades 7th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,880 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bellflower High
What grades does Bellflower High serve?
Bellflower High serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Bellflower High?
Bellflower High has an enrollment of approximately 2,062 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bellflower High?
The student-teacher ratio at Bellflower High is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bellflower High rank in CA?
Bellflower High ranks #2,880 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bellflower High's MySchoolScout rating?
Bellflower High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bellflower High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bellflower High has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bellflower High a charter school?
No, Bellflower High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bellflower High a Title I school?
No, Bellflower High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bellflower High?
84.3% of students at Bellflower High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,062
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 101
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (562) 920-1801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95.0%
- Area population (ZIP 90706)
- 77,396
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 90706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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