I rate the Bentonville High School currently as an excellant High School. The principal is a servant leader, she not only is the principal of 2933 students day in and day out, she also participates in teaching Sunday School, the Food Pantry at church, and Youth functions. With a leader of a High School
... Read more with those serving the community type of values, the children at this school are not only receiving the best of the best education, they are also receiving direction on how to treat others and how to give back to the community. Both are qualities that make all students much better individuals in High School, but, more importantly, when they graduate into the real world. The Band Directors, Mrs. Rebecca Gale, and Mr. Gary Gale, are both of the same kind of individuals, they teach the children how to play in the Band, and also community volunteerism qualities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
2 of my 4 children have graduated from BHS and both have been well prepared for college. Encourage them to get involved, most clubs are free - the choir programs can 'teach' your child to sing! Some athletics are open to all - swim, tennis, some they have to earn a spot! Or they can cheer in the 'Jungle'
... Read more but get involved. Having moved six times in three years ourselves prior to settling down in Bentonville, treat moves as an adventure/don't be a victim. Go to CAP conferences, help them get involved. Don't compare BHS to other schools, that does a 'disservice' to your child. Plus it is a great school - top 2% in the nation! Let them 'brag' about that to their friends back home! Encourage your kiddos to make the most of their high school experience. Many kids move around like ours did, they won't be alone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
There is no doubt this is an excellent school. There is a huge variety in terms of classes you are able to take, and extra-curricular activities. Not to mention countless other things, such as our high test scores, excellent athletic programs, and our Blue Ribbon status.
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Posted by a student on 08/08/09
My child is in the IB Program offered by Bentonville. Students receives a top notch education that is only offered by 3 other high schools in the state of Arkansas. IB truly requires the student give 110%. Bentonville offers AP and IB classes to those students who chose a more challenging curriculumn.
... Read more I am very proud of the top notch facilities that Bentonville has to offer students whether it be in the curriculumn, athletics, band, choir or forensics. I guess it all depends on how much effort each inidividual child puts into high school. Mine chose to be challenged. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/15/09
Not impressed. After attending schools (really great schools, and really crummy schools) all over the US and the world, our children received almost straight A's for the first time in their lives. They hardly ever did any homework or studying, and since I know that their arrival in Bentonville was
... Read more not accompanied by a massive increase in IQ, I can only say that they were more challenged in their previous schools than at BHS. The recurrent complaint I heard from them all year long (by other BHS students as well) was about the constant distraction in their classrooms by students who do not care about education. In some classes, learning was effectively arrested--instead of raising or maintaining the bar, it was lowered to fit the students who did not care to learn. BUT, the sports complex is impressive (and should be with those types of sponsors!) Again, completely unimpressed w/education here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
I am currently a student attending BHS. This is my first year here as a sophomore. Although there are top academics here I feel that the school is way too in to looking good. Whether its the multimillion dollar football stadium or trying to get blue ribbon awards. They need to slow down and focus
... Read more on the kids not looking good. Also, there is no diversity. Read less
Posted by a student on 11/27/07
I have two children who have/are attending BHS and have been offered amazing opportunities. All [the administration and faculty is] concerned about is that you get a great education in a safe environment while conducting yourselves like ladies and gentlemen! In addition, both of my children were heavily
... Read more involved with the arts. They had wonderful programs and opportunities afforded them...no small fete considering we live smack dab in the middle of 'football country.' Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/01/07
BHS has made great strides in the last few years in upgrading academic standards and have a caring faculty toward students in need of special services.
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Posted by a parent on 01/03/06
The school has top notch facilities and good programs. However you family income plays a great part to how the students are treated by the administration. A student that is middle class will not be afforded the opportunity to participate in activities. A student will get to participate if the family
... Read more donates to the booster clubs or the parent is in the click. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/05
This school does a great job given the large number of students it serves. The Principal is a good, fair leader and constantly trys to increase the quality of education provided to our kids. There is a great parent core in PTSO and Booster Club who also try to make high school a less intimidating
... Read more and more beneficial experience. My experience at BHS continues to impress me with their efforts to improve, add and facilitate education. Read less
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Bentonville schools — Bentonville High School is located at 1901 Se J St, Bentonville AR 72712. 1901 Se J St is in the 72712 ZIP code in Bentonville, AR The school district for Bentonville High School is the Bentonville School District 6. Bentonville High School is a Public school that serves grade levels 10 - 12.
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