At a glance
Reported students
2,661
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
281.46
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arkansas high enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 323 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
631.5
Bentonville West High School: 2,661 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
9.5:1 reported; state peer median 7.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 2,279
- Teachers (FTE)
- 191
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Bentonville West High School
Bentonville West High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Bentonville. It is one of 24 current school records connected to Bentonville School District. NCES reports 2,661 students for 2024–25.
Among 323 high schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 308 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.5:1, above the Arkansas median of 7.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (63.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.5%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 28 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Bentonville West High School
- 1How do the reported 9.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 281.46 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 7 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 7
- Nurses (FTE)
- 3
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.6%
- Hispanic16.5%
- Black5.4%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
28 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Bentonville School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Bentonville High School
High · Grades 09–12
3,579 reported students
Grimsley Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
846 reported students
Centerton Gamble Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–04
725 reported students
Lincoln Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
723 reported students
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
718 reported students
Evening Star Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
716 reported students
Public schools near Bentonville West High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ischool Virtual Academy of Arkansas High · Charter · College Preparatory Academies of Arkansas | 07–12 | 16 | 4 mi |
| Bentonville High School High · Bentonville School District | 09–12 | 3,579 | 5.9 mi |
| Haas Hall Bentonville High · Charter · Haas Hall Academy | 07–12 | 433 | 5.9 mi |
| Founders Classical Academies of Arkansas High School Rogers High · Charter · College Preparatory Academies of Arkansas | 07–12 | 207 | 6.5 mi |
| Lisa Academy Rogers-Bentonville High School High · Charter · Lisa Academy | 09–12 | 12 | 6.7 mi |
| Northwest Ark Community College Technical Center High · Northwest Ark Community College Technical Center | 09–12 | 0 | 6.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Bentonville West High School
What grades does Bentonville West High School serve?
Bentonville West High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Bentonville School District.
How many students attend Bentonville West High School?
Bentonville West High School reported 2,661 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 323 Arkansas high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 2,279 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Bentonville West High School?
The calculated ratio is 9.5:1, based on 2,661 students and 281.46 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 7.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Bentonville West High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Bentonville West High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Bentonville School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Bentonville West High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Bentonville West High School in?
Bentonville West High School is part of Bentonville School District, based in Bentonville, AR, which operates 24 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Bentonville West High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ischool Virtual Academy of Arkansas (4 mi), Bentonville High School (5.9 mi), Haas Hall Bentonville (5.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.