Bentonville High School serves 3,086 students in grades 9-12.
Bentonville High School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 3,086 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 20% in AR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 5%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Bentonville High School's student population of 3,086 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 225 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
3,086 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
225 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bentonville High School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Bentonville High School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#83 out of 993 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
2%
20%
White
76%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bentonville High School's ranking?
Bentonville High School is ranked #83 out of 993 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bentonville High School?
The graduation rate of Bentonville High School is 93%, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 88%.
How many students attend Bentonville High School?
3,086 students attend Bentonville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bentonville High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bentonville High School?
Bentonville High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bentonville High School offer ?
Bentonville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Bentonville High School part of?
Bentonville High School is part of Bentonville School District.
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