BENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOL

www.bentonvillek12.org

2,661 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Bentonville West High School, located in Centerton, Arkansas, is a prominent secondary institution serving the growing community within the Bentonville School District. As one of the district’s two primary high schools, it is designed to accommodate a large student population with modern facilities that support a wide range of academic, extracurricular, and athletic programs. The school is known for its commitment to high academic standards, offering a rigorous curriculum that includes Advanced Placement (AP) courses and career-focused pathways intended to prepare students for both higher education and the professional workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Bentonville West places a strong emphasis on fostering a well-rounded student experience. The school hosts a variety of clubs, performing arts groups, and competitive athletic teams that serve to build school spirit and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Bentonville School District, the institution prioritizes innovation and student success, aiming to cultivate a supportive environment where students can develop the skills necessary to excel in an increasingly globalized world.

2,661

Total Students

281.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BENTONVILLE WEST HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,693
Hispanic	440
Black	145
Asian	192
Two or More	130
American Indian	36
Pacific Islander	25

White
1,693 (63.6%)
Hispanic
440 (16.5%)
Asian
192 (7.2%)
Black
145 (5.4%)
Two or More
130 (4.9%)
American Indian
36 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
25 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BENTONVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)286-9800
Website:	http://www.bentonvillek12.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	281.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	371
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	192

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 703

Grade 10 687

Grade 11 667

Grade 12 595

Ungraded 9