Bell High’s motto is "Honor lies in honest toil", its mascot is the eagle, and the school colors are purple and gold.

Mr. Claude L. Reeves, a graduate from USC, was the first principal of Bell High School and he remained until 1939.

It was in the Los Angeles City High School District until 1961, when it merged into LAUSD.

[9] Located in the Southeastern section of Los Angeles County, Bell High School is a comprehensive high school (grades 9-12) serving 5,375 (2006–2007) students from the tri-communities of Bell, Cudahy, and Maywood.

The Bell High Marching Eagles consists of the Marching Band, Color Guard, Short Flags and Shields groups at Bell High School.