Bentonville High School

Summary:

Bentonville High School is a large public high school serving grades 9-12 in the highly-ranked Bentonville School District. With 3,322 students, the school consistently performs among the top high schools in Arkansas, outpacing state and district averages across academic metrics.

Bentonville High School's students demonstrate exceptional academic performance, with 58.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts, 55.1% in Geometry, and 68.6% in Biology - all significantly higher than state averages. The school's students also excel on the ACT exam, with 75.1% proficient or better in English, 57.9% in Reading, 44.3% in Math, and 47.9% in Science. This strong college readiness is likely supported by the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.7 to 13.7 over the past three years.

While Bentonville West High School and nearby public charter schools like Haas Hall Academy also demonstrate high academic performance, Bentonville High School stands out as a top-tier institution. However, the school's relatively low free/reduced lunch rate suggests a less diverse student population compared to some neighboring schools, an area the district may want to examine to ensure equitable access and support for all students.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1901 SE J St
       Bentonville, AR  72712


(479) 254-5100

District: Bentonville School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
3rd of 305 Arkansas High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,982 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  3,322

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.8%
Hispanic:
10.8%
Asian:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bentonville High School ranks better than 99% of high schools in Arkansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.8%), Hispanic (10.8%), Asian (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bentonville High School is 12.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bentonville High School is $10,982.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Bentonville High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville High School 3rd of 305 Arkansas public high schools. (See Bentonville High School in the ranking list.)

Bentonville School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Bentonville School District 8th of 252 Arkansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bentonville High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools AR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.04 19th 232 91.8%
2007 85.87 4th 258 98.4%
2008 87.14 2nd 256 99.2%
2009 89.80 4th 261 98.5%
2010 88.37 5th 262 98.1%
2011 86.20 4th 266 98.5%
2012 86.55 3rd 266 98.9%
2013 87.79 3rd 271 98.9%
2014 84.59 8th 268 97.0%
2015 93.27 1st 267 99.6%
2016 88.62 15th 269 94.4%
2017 94.01 5th 264 98.1%
2018 95.50 4th 263 98.5%
2019 95.61 5th 282 98.2%
2021 97.60 6th 290 97.9%
2022 97.65 5th 282 98.2%
2023 97.65 4th 295 98.6%
2024 96.00 3rd 305 99.0%
See the entire list of Arkansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

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by a parent
Friday, February 19, 2016

Open Quote My child was bullied by Christian students for not being Christian and for having Asperger's (autism). The staff did nothing to help my child except blame him for not being tough enough to fight back. In this school, if you're not an athletic Christian with money, you don't matter. Close Quote


by a student
Sunday, June 17, 2012

Open Quote BHS is a great school with great versatility throughout. Overall, this school is top notch, from academics to the music program, to even athletics. BHS is one never to disappoint, as it is constantly in the national spot-light for its fantastic teams and programs. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bentonville High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 788 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1989 775 1 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 786
1990 763 2 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 775
1991 791 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1992 786 1 10 15 15 n/a n/a 0 827
1993 852 2 8 19 9 n/a n/a 0 890
1994 860 4 9 22 17 n/a n/a 0 912
1995 992 7 13 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1030
1996 992 7 13 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1030
1997 1222 5 18 17 7 n/a n/a 0 1269
1998 1138 6 24 40 11 n/a n/a 0 1219
1999 1179 7 22 44 8 n/a n/a 0 1260
2000 1217 5 22 52 8 n/a n/a 0 1304
2001 1268 12 25 60 8 n/a n/a 0 1373
2002 1348 18 28 83 18 n/a n/a 0 1495
2003 1348 18 28 83 18 n/a n/a 0 1495
2004 1437 26 36 89 20 n/a n/a 0 1608
2005 1509 28 41 126 15 n/a n/a 0 1719
2006 1670 36 49 166 21 n/a n/a 0 1942
2007 2488 60 85 260 40 n/a n/a 0 2933
2008 2634 66 87 297 51 n/a n/a 0 3135
2009 2663 69 88 326 41 n/a n/a 0 3187
2010 2630 81 94 386 54 0 88 0 3333
2011 2691 99 105 435 57 5 103 0 3495
2012 2738 97 113 444 57 8 132 0 3589
2013 2916 108 140 512 53 10 161 0 3900
2014 3112 127 159 504 57 12 173 0 4144
2015 3243 139 205 513 70 12 176 0 4358
2016 3358 145 221 533 77 9 169 0 4512
2017 2684 101 164 370 51 12 129 0 3511
2018 2428 77 160 309 37 13 102 0 3126
2019 2376 74 149 306 38 15 104 0 3062
2020 2357 71 165 295 42 14 113 0 3057
2021 2344 64 176 319 34 15 134 0 3086
2022 2371 65 196 344 31 17 135 0 3159
2023 2484 65 215 358 41 17 142 0 3322

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bentonville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 797 43.8 18.1 n/a
1989 786 46.0 17.0 n/a
1990 775 48.0 16.1 5.4
1991 801 41.4 19.3 5
1992 827 41.0 20.1 5.8
1993 890 44.9 19.8 6.6
1994 912 47.5 19.2 6.1
1995 1030 53.1 19.4 7.1
1996 1030 53.1 19.4 7.1
1997 1269 55.9 22.7 7.5
1998 1219 55.9 21.8 7.8
1999 1260 32.4 38.9 11.1
2000 1304 74.0 17.6 12
2001 1373 91.0 15.1 10.6
2002 1495 93.0 16.1 15.1
2003 1495 93.0 16.1 15.1
2004 1608 99.0 16.2 14.3
2005 1719 109.0 15.8 16.3
2006 1942 120.0 16.2 16.5
2007 2933 176.0 16.7 19.8
2008 3135 198.0 15.8 20.2
2009 3187 197.0 16.2 20.4
2010 3333 203.0 16.5 23.3
2011 3495 214.2 16.3 25.2
2012 3589 224.4 15.9 24
2013 3900 257.6 15.1 27.9
2014 4144 271.1 15.2 23.8
2015 4358 271.0 16.0 22.4
2016 4512 292.0 15.4 22.9
2017 3511 244.3 14.3 13.8
2018 3126 222.4 14.0 12.1
2019 3062 247.4 12.3 16.5
2020 3057 213.0 14.3 16
2021 3086 224.6 13.7 15.2
2022 3159 268.8 11.7 16.2
2023 3322 257.3 12.9 14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bentonville High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 797 43.8 18.1 n/a
1989 786 46.0 17.0 n/a
1990 775 48.0 16.1 5.4
1991 801 41.4 19.3 5
1992 827 41.0 20.1 5.8
1993 890 44.9 19.8 6.6
1994 912 47.5 19.2 6.1
1995 1030 53.1 19.4 7.1
1996 1030 53.1 19.4 7.1
1997 1269 55.9 22.7 7.5
1998 1219 55.9 21.8 7.8
1999 1260 32.4 38.9 11.1
2000 1304 74.0 17.6 12
2001 1373 91.0 15.1 10.6
2002 1495 93.0 16.1 15.1
2003 1495 93.0 16.1 15.1
2004 1608 99.0 16.2 14.3
2005 1719 109.0 15.8 16.3
2006 1942 120.0 16.2 16.5
2007 2933 176.0 16.7 19.8
2008 3135 198.0 15.8 20.2
2009 3187 197.0 16.2 20.4
2010 3333 203.0 16.5 23.3
2011 3495 214.2 16.3 25.2
2012 3589 224.4 15.9 24
2013 3900 257.6 15.1 27.9
2014 4144 271.1 15.2 23.8
2015 4358 271.0 16.0 22.4
2016 4512 292.0 15.4 22.9
2017 3511 244.3 14.3 13.8
2018 3126 222.4 14.0 12.1
2019 3062 247.4 12.3 16.5
2020 3057 213.0 14.3 16
2021 3086 224.6 13.7 15.2
2022 3159 268.8 11.7 16.2
2023 3322 257.3 12.9 14.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bentonville High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,226 (11.2%) $9,756 (88.8%) $10,982

Data source: Arkansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bentonville High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 282 High schoolsRanks 4th of 295 High schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade English (Bentonville High School)81.578
 3.5%
   9th Grade English (Bentonville School District)78.272.6
 5.6%
   9th Grade English (Arkansas)58.653.4
 5.2%
9th Grade Math (Bentonville High School)61.956.2
 5.7%
   9th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)57.652
 5.6%
   9th Grade Math (Arkansas)35.826.6
 9.2%
9th Grade Science (Bentonville High School)58.659.3
 0.7%
   9th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)5553.8
 1.2%
   9th Grade Science (Arkansas)3531.9
 3.1%
9th Grade Reading (Bentonville High School)56.167.4
 11.3%
   9th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)55.463.5
 8.1%
   9th Grade Reading (Arkansas)37.440.6
 3.2%
10th Grade English (Bentonville High School)75.977.1
 1.2%
   10th Grade English (Bentonville School District)74.374.2
 0.1%
   10th Grade English (Arkansas)59.654.4
 5.2%
10th Grade Math (Bentonville High School)52.649.5
 3.1%
   10th Grade Math (Bentonville School District)49.343.9
 5.4%
   10th Grade Math (Arkansas)29.220.4
 8.8%
10th Grade Science (Bentonville High School)56.155
 1.1%
   10th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)53.949.1
 4.8%
   10th Grade Science (Arkansas)3328.6
 4.4%
10th Grade Reading (Bentonville High School)50.963.1
 12.2%
   10th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)50.158.2
 8.1%
   10th Grade Reading (Arkansas)32.235.9
 3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Bentonville High School)37.744.3
 6.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Bentonville School District)34.740.2
 5.5%
11th Grade English (Bentonville High School)73.675.1
 1.5%
   11th Grade English (Bentonville School District)69.671.8
 2.2%
11th Grade Reading (Bentonville High School)53.857.9
 4.1%
   11th Grade Reading (Bentonville School District)51.153.8
 2.7%
11th Grade Science (Bentonville High School)47.147.9
 0.8%
   11th Grade Science (Bentonville School District)43.943.1
 0.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students30623322
 8.5%
African American7465
 12.2%
American Indian3841
 7.9%
Asian149215
 44.3%
Hispanic306358
 17%
Pacific Islander1517
 13.3%
White23762484
 4.5%
Two or More Races104142
 36.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.5%14.9%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bentonville High School

Students at Bentonville High School are 75% White, 11% Hispanic, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 3,322 students attended Bentonville High School.

Yes! Bentonville High School is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 3rd of 305 Arkansas high schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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