Beechwood High School is a 6-year 7–12th grade high school, located in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, United States. It is a part of the Beechwood Independent School District. The district includes the majority of Fort Mitchell, a portion of Fort Wright, and a portion of Lakeside Park.
Serving 762 students in grades 7-12, Beechwood High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 29% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in KY)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Beechwood High School's attendance zone covers the entire Ft Mitchell, KY school district and encompasses approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beechwood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Beechwood High School's student population of 762 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
762 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1933
School Calendar
Average Class Size
20 students
School Motto
An innovative education grounded in tradition.
School Rankings
Beechwood High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,250 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beechwood High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#42 out of 1250 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
10%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
11%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
71%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
91.4%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
28%
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
55%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
Showing 2011–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Red
School Mascot
Beechwood Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beechwood High School's ranking?
Beechwood High School is ranked #42 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Beechwood High School often compared to?
Beechwood High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dixie Heights High School, Conner High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
What is the graduation rate of Beechwood High School?
The graduation rate of Beechwood High School is 95%, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 91.4%.
How many students attend Beechwood High School?
762 students attend Beechwood High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Beechwood High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beechwood High School?
Beechwood High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Beechwood High School offer ?
Beechwood High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Beechwood High School part of?
Beechwood High School is part of Beechwood Independent School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I'm a K–12 graduate from years ago. My daughters attended Beechwood, and my grandson is a current student. Beechwood is a great public, independent school system. They are currently rebuilding the oldest section of the school building. When completed this summer, it will have state of the art facilities and an old school charm. The faculty and staff are as great as the building itself.
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