Bedford-North Lawrence High School

What Bedford-North Lawrence High School does

Bedford-North Lawrence High School is a public secondary school located in Bedford, Indiana, operating since January 1975 as the consolidated high school of the North Lawrence Community Schools (NLCS) district. It serves approximately 1,185-1,300 students in grades 9-12 drawn from the district's geographic catchment area north of the White River, within Lawrence County (population approximately 43,000). The school is funded primarily through state education appropriations and local property taxes, charging no tuition to district residents and generating only nominal ancillary revenue from modest fees such as the $5 student parking permit.

The school's core technology stack comprises Google Workspace for Education (including Google Classroom and Google Forms), PowerSchool for student information and enrollment management, Edmentum EdOptions (Courseware Plato) powering the Stars Academy virtual learning platform, and Nutrislice for cafeteria menu publishing. A district-wide 1:1 Chromebook initiative underwrites device access for digital curriculum adoption. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, the school operates an extended program portfolio: STARS Academy (a tuition-free, full-time virtual academy for grades 9-12 with state-certified virtual instructors), BNL Early College / Stellar Scholars (delivering 43 dual credit opportunities through partnerships with Vincennes University, Indiana University, University of Southern Indiana, and Ivy Tech Community College), Gateway Academy (an alternative education program for at-risk students in grades 7-12), the AVID college-readiness system (AVID 9-12), comprehensive counseling services, and a fully rostered IHSAA-sanctioned athletics program. The BNL Advisory program provides a daily 40-minute structured block (10:20am-11:00am) rotating across WHITE, BLUE, and RED day schedules for academic support, social-emotional learning via Naviance, and extracurricular engagement.

Go-to-market is structurally limited to district enrollment through PowerSchool residency-based registration, with Stars Academy extending a tuition-free virtual pathway to transfer students within Indiana regulations. Communication and community outreach rely on the school website, Facebook (@BNLHS), district Twitter/X (@WeAreNLCS), YouTube live streaming, the 8th Grade Family Night event series, and PowerSchool parent portal. The institution is governed by the NLCS school board and led by Principal Matthew Canada with two assistant principals (Steven McNabb, Cheryl Knight) and a director-level team covering curriculum, athletics, Gateway Academy, and early college coordination. There are no private equity, venture capital, or individual ownership structures; BNL operates as a government state entity within the NLCS corporation.

Name

Bedford-North Lawrence High School

Legal name

Bedford North Lawrence High School

Website

https://bnl.northlawrencecommunityschools.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Bedford-North Lawrence High School is a public grades 9-12 high school in Bedford, Indiana, serving approximately 1,300 students within the North Lawrence Community Schools district. It offers traditional, virtual (Stars Academy), early college (43 dual credit pathways), AVID, and alternative education (Gateway Academy) programs funded through state appropriations and property taxes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public High Schools (EDAJAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public School Districts (K–12) (EDADABAA), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH)

Keywords

• Public secondary education
• High school programs
• College preparatory courses
• Student athletics
• School counseling services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bedford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Public high school funded primarily through state education funding and local property taxes as part of North Lawrence Community School Corporation. No tuition charged to district residents.
2. Student Fees: Modest fees charged for specific services: $5 student parking pass. Additional fees may apply for courses, activities, and certain programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bedford-North Lawrence High School is a public secondary school serving approximately 1,185 students in grades 9-12 within the North Lawrence Community Schools district in Bedford, Indiana. The school provides comprehensive high school education including core academics, college preparatory programs such as Early College and Stars Academy, AVID college-readiness curriculum, Gateway Academy alternative education, athletics, counseling services, summer school, and an advisory program. Founded in January 1975, the school operates as a traditional public high school with in-person and virtual learning options.

Product overview

Bedford North Lawrence High School is a single high school institution (established 1975) serving approximately 1,300 students in grades 9-12 in Bedford, Indiana. The school's product portfolio consists of its core educational programs and specialized academies: STARS Academy (full-time virtual learning program), BNL Early College (dual credit college preparation), BNL AVID (college/career readiness system), Gateway Academy (alternative education for at-risk students), BNL Athletics (varsity sports programs), BNL Counseling Services (academic, career, and personal counseling), BNL Summer School (credit recovery and advancement), and BNL Advisory (structured daily support time). These programs work together to provide comprehensive educational pathways from virtual learning to college preparation to alternative education, all under the unified 'Home of the STARS' brand.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• STARS Academy: A tuition-free, full-time virtual academy of Bedford North Lawrence High School offering alternative virtual learning experience for students in grades 9-12 with dedicated instructors who are experts in both classroom instruction and virtual education.
• Gateway Academy
• BNL Early College / Stellar Scholars

Products and services

• Standard High School Education Comprehensive public high school education for grades 9-12 serving students in the North Lawrence Community Schools district, including core academic subjects.
• Stars Academy Specialized academy program offered at Bedford-North Lawrence High School for select students.
• Early College Program College preparatory program allowing high school students to earn college credits while completing their secondary education.
• AVID Program Advancement Via Individual Determination program focused on college readiness and preparation for students aiming to attend higher education.
• Gateway Academy Alternative education program providing non-traditional learning pathways for students within the school district.
• Summer School Summer educational program offered to students for credit recovery or acceleration.
• Athletics Program Competitive interscholastic athletic programs for student-athletes, including various sports teams.
• School Counseling Services Student counseling services supporting academic planning, social-emotional development, and post-secondary planning.
• Advisory Program Structured advisory program providing students with regular mentorship and guidance from faculty advisors.

Quantifiable outcome

• Above state average students graduating with Indiana Academic Honors Diploma
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Edmentum EdOptionscoreTechnology or IntegrationBNL partners with Edmentum EdOptions to provide Stars Academy virtual learning platform. EdOptions is described as a leader in high-quality virtual learning. All teachers are highly qualified, state-certified instructors certified in virtual teaching. Platform provides balance of independent learning sessions and one-to-one instruction with real-time progress monitoring.
• Vincennes UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership allowing BNL students to earn both high school and college credits. One of four university partnerships providing 43 total dual credit opportunities.
• Indiana UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit/ACP partnership for college credits while in high school. Students can request transcripts through One.IU portal. Part of 43 dual credit opportunities.
• University of Southern IndianacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership for BNL students. Students can request dual credit transcripts through USI website. Part of 43 dual credit opportunities.
• Ivy Tech Community CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDual credit partnership providing college transcript opportunities for BNL students. Students access transcripts through MyIvy portal. Part of 43 dual credit opportunities.
• University of Indianapolis Center of Excellence in Leadership of LearningflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNL is an endorsed Early College High School through this university center. The endorsement validates BNL's early college program quality and standards.
• North Lawrence Career Center (NLCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBNL students have access to NLCC for state-of-the-art career and technical education experiences. Students may enroll in NLCC pathway courses alongside Stars Academy. Part of above-average technical honors diploma achievement.
• Chartwells Dining ServicesminorOthersPartnership for Stars Cafe school cafeteria providing meal services with increased menu options including American Classics, Grill & Pizza bar, and Mexican fare through Sono bar.
• Crane Naval Center (Tutoring)minorOthersCrane tutors available Monday-Thursday after school until 4pm in Counseling Office for BNL students. No sign-up required.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bloomington High School South: Indiana public high school in Monroe County serving a comparable size and demographic mix; provides similar traditional, college-prep, and CTE pathways with IHSAA athletics, making it the most direct regional peer for benchmarking academic programming and outcomes.
• Columbus East High School: Regional Indiana public high school in Bartholomew County with comparable enrollment scale, dual credit partnerships, and IHSAA athletic programs; serves a similar mix of college-bound and technical-education students.
• Mitchell High School: Public high school located in the same Lawrence County region, serving a smaller rural community with similar traditional and vocational pathways. Proximate geography and shared county demographics make it a near-direct comparator for enrollment and outcome trends.
• Bedford Middle School: Sister school within the same North Lawrence Community Schools corporation, feeding BNL's incoming freshmen class. Comparable governance, funding model, and student demographic profile, making it the closest peer for cohort flow and program continuity analysis.
• Brown County High School: Small rural Indiana public high school in Brown County with similar enrollment size and demographic challenges; offers traditional and vocational pathways with IHSAA athletics, providing a strong comparator for rural-school outcomes and program efficiency.
• Paoli High School: Small rural southern Indiana public high school in Orange County with comparable scale, dual-credit and CTE offerings, and IHSAA athletics; closely matches BNL on enrollment, demographics, and program mix.

Emerging players

• Indiana Connections Academy: Statewide tuition-free online public school option in Indiana offering grades K-12; competes with BNL's Stars Academy for virtual learners statewide and represents a direct alternative for families seeking online instruction.
• Hoosier Academies: Indiana online charter school serving K-12 students statewide; competes with BNL's Stars Academy for virtual enrollment and represents a credible alternative pathway for families choosing non-traditional public education.

Broad incumbents

• K12 / Stride: National online K-12 learning provider operating public school options across multiple states including Indiana; broader portfolio but overlaps with BNL's virtual academy use case and competes for the same statewide virtual learner market.

Others

• Edmentum: Educational software vendor providing the EdOptions/Plato platform that powers BNL's Stars Academy and BNL Summer School programs. Although a vendor rather than competitor, it is a critical infrastructure enabler whose evolution directly affects BNL's virtual program quality and capacity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WeAreNLCS
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@NorthLawrenceCommunitySchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/BNLHS

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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