Bearden High School

About Bearden High School

Bearden High School is a public high school located in Knoxville, TN. It is part of the Knox County Schools system and serves students in grades 9-12. Bearden High School is known for its excellent academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities. The school offers a wide range of courses, from traditional core classes to advanced placement courses. Bearden High School also has a strong athletics program, with teams in many sports including football, basketball, baseball, and soccer. The school also offers numerous extracurricular activities, such as student government, debate, and a variety of clubs.
Bearden High School has a strong commitment to academic excellence and has been recognized for its academic achievements. The school has received numerous awards and accolades, including being named a National Blue Ribbon School in 2015. Bearden High School is also proud of its diverse student body, which is made up of students from all walks of life.
Bearden High School is a great place to learn, grow, and succeed. With its excellent academics, athletics, and extracurricular activities, Bearden High School is sure to be a great choice for any student.

Address:	635 N Plum Bearden, AR 71720
Phone:	(870) 687-2913
Site:	www.beardenschools.org
Grades:	7 – 12
Enrollment:	209 students

Overview Bearden High School

Bearden High School serves 209 students in grades 7-12.
Bearden High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Verdict on Bearden High School

Bearden High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Bearden High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.