Bellflower High School Explained
Bellflower High School is a six-year public high school located in Bellflower, California, as part of the Bellflower Unified School District (BUSD).[2]
Demographics and class size
As of 2023, Bellflower High School serves 2,070 students from the communities of Lakewood, Bellflower, Downey, and Cerritos. Average class size is around 20 students.[3]
Student population racial makeup (2010)[4] | Race | Percentage
of Enrollment |
| Black | 10.70% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.40% |
| Asian | 2.30% |
| Filipino | 3.10% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 78.10% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.50% |
| White (Not Hispanic) | 3.30% |
| Multiple | 1.20% | |
Activities
The school mascot is the "Buccaneer"—illustrated as a pirate with an eyepatch. The school colors are maroon and gold.
The school produced digital format of yearbooks from 1951 to 2001 on Yearbook CDs.[5]
Notable alumni
- Dick Ackerman (born 1942), California State Senate Republican Leader[6]
- Mike Benjamin (born 1965), former MLB player (San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates)
- Chris Carter (born 1956), television screenwriter and producer. Creator of The X-Files
- Ed Dickson (born 1987), National Football League tight end, Super Bowl XLVII champion
- John Frongillo (born 1958), National Football League center and guard
- Anthony Gose (born 1990), MLB player (Toronto Blue Jays, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Guardians)
- John Gesek (born 1963), National Football League offensive lineman, two-time Super Bowl champion, he transferred after his junior year.
- Daniel J. Kim (born 1976), CEO of frozen yogurt chain Red Mango[7]
- Bobby Lane (born 1939), National Football League linebacker, 1963 AFL champion
- Bob Lee (born 1937), Major League Baseball player[8]
- Eric Plunk, former MLB player (Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers)
- Billy Rohr (born 1945), Major League Baseball pitcher for Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians
- Ron Yary (born 1946), first selection of 1968 NFL/AFL draft, member of College and Pro Football Hall of Fames
Notes and References
- Web site: Bellflower High. National Center for Education Statistics. May 31, 2021.
- Web site: Bellflower High School . Bellflower Unified School District . June 10, 2005 . https://web.archive.org/web/20050405033134/http://www.busd.k12.ca.us/bellflower-high.htm . April 5, 2005 . dead .
- Web site: School Accountability Report Card . 2024-03-03 . sarconline.org.
- Web site: School Accountability Report Card . 2024-03-03 . sarconline.org.
- Web site: Yearbook CDs. Annual Digital Archive . August 21, 2013 .
- Web site: Dick Ackerman. Institute of Governmental Studies.
- News: Dan Kim - Minority Business Leader Awards. Dallas Business Journal. February 10, 2012.
- Web site: Bob Lee Minor League Statistics & History. baseball-reference.com. sports-reference.com. July 22, 2015.
