Bearden High School

1,963 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Bearden High School, located on Kingston Pike in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a prominent public secondary institution within the Knox County Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic curriculum, which includes a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and specialized programs designed to prepare students for higher education and professional careers. Beyond academics, Bearden is known for its strong sense of community spirit and a storied tradition of excellence in athletics, performing arts, and various extracurricular clubs that foster student engagement and personal development.

As one of the larger high schools in the region, Bearden High School serves as a hub for its surrounding community, emphasizing a balance between rigorous scholarship and holistic student growth. The campus facilities support a comprehensive educational experience, ranging from modern classrooms and laboratories to extensive athletic venues. With a focus on preparing students to be active, informed citizens, the school maintains a competitive environment that encourages high achievement while fostering the school's long-standing reputation as one of the hallmark educational institutions in the Knoxville area.
1,963
Total Students
123.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bearden High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,330
Hispanic275
Black196
Asian53
Two or More101
American Indian3
Pacific Islander5
  • White
    1,330 (67.8%)
  • Hispanic
    275 (14.0%)
  • Black
    196 (10.0%)
  • Two or More
    101 (5.1%)
  • Asian
    53 (2.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.3%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Knox County
Phone: (865)539-7800
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 1,963
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 123.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 479
Grade 10 513
Grade 11 476
Grade 12 495

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bearden High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9479
Grade 10513
Grade 11476
Grade 12495
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bearden High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female98950.4%
Male97449.6%
Nearby High Schools (Within 10 Miles)