Northern Bedford County Middle/High School


Northern Bedford County Middle/High School is a coeducational combination public middle school and public secondary school in Loysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, serving students in grades 6-12. A private company operates the school under contract with the county, ''Northern Bedford County School District, Inc.''

History

NBC became a reality in 1957 with the jointure of three high schools into one. Classes were held in the three high schools until construction of the current High School was completed on May 8, 1963, for a cost of $1.25 Million Dollars. An addition of six classrooms, service areas, and a Vocational Building/Greenhouse was completed in 1976-77.

Graduation Requirements

Students at Northern Bedford must complete 28.5 Credits of coursework, and complete a Cultamating Project as well as score "proficient" or above on the PSA's:

Coursework Breakdown

  • English - 4.0 Credits
  • Math - 3 or 4 Credits, depending on the student plans to attend a four-year school after not
  • Science - 3 or 4 Credits, depending on the student plans to attend a four-year school afterward or not
  • Social Studies - 3 or 4 Credits, depending or not if the student plans to attend a four-year school after or not
  • Arts/Humanities - 2 Credits
  • Electives - 6 Credits
  • Physical Education - 2 Credits
  • Health - 0.5 Credit
  • Family/Consumer Science - 0.5 Credit
  • Graduation Project - 0.5

Career-Technology Education

The school has a Vocational Building on-site in which students can participate in a trade:

Clubs

The following clubs are available at Northern Bedford:

Athletics

Northern Bedford is a member of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, NBC is in District V.