Bedford North Lawrence High School is a comprehensive, four-year

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located in the eastern part of

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. It is accredited by the

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and

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. Established in 1974, the school consolidated seven area high schools:

, Tunnelton, Shawswick, Needmore, Fayetteville, Oolitic, and Heltonville. Bedford North Lawrence is fed from Bedford and Oolitic Middle Schools, as well as the private St. Vincent de Paul School. The school's mission is "...as a purposeful learning community that each student reaches his or her full potential."

Notable alumni

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, auto racer *

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, member of the

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External links

Bedford North Lawrence High School official website
{{Authority control Public high schools in Indiana Former Southern Indiana Athletic Conference members Educational institutions established in 1974 Education in Lawrence County, Indiana 1974 establishments in Indiana

Notable alumni

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