Bentonville High School is a public high school in Bentonville, Arkansas, United States Founded in 1910, the school provides education for students in grades nine through twelve. It is one of two high schools of the Bentonville School District.
Serving 3,424 students in grades 9-12, Bentonville High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 42% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bentonville High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bentonville High School's student population of 3,424 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 289 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
3,424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
289 teachers
Year Founded
1910
Colors
White, Black, Gold
School Rankings
Bentonville High School ranks within the top 10% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bentonville High School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 997 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
2%
Hispanic
11%
15%
Black
2%
19%
White
74%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bentonville Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentonville High School's ranking?
Bentonville High School is ranked #88 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Bentonville High School often compared to?
Bentonville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bentonville West High School, Rogers High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bentonville High School?
The graduation rate of Bentonville High School is 95%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bentonville High School?
3,424 students attend Bentonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Bentonville High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentonville High School?
Bentonville High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bentonville High School offer ?
Bentonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bentonville High School part of?
Bentonville High School is part of Bentonville School District.
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