School Overview
Berne-Knox-Westerlo (BKW) Junior-Senior High School, located in the rural community of Berne, New York, serves as the central secondary education hub for the Berne-Knox-Westerlo Central School District. Situated along the Helderberg Trail, the school is known for its close-knit, small-town atmosphere, which allows for a more personalized educational experience. The district emphasizes a supportive environment where faculty and staff focus on fostering strong student-teacher relationships, helping to bridge the gap between academic instruction and the individual needs of students in grades 7 through 12.

Academically, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects, elective courses, and opportunities for advanced coursework to prepare students for college and career readiness. Beyond the classroom, BKW Junior-Senior High School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including interscholastic athletics, music programs, and student organizations. By maintaining a focus on community values and academic standards, the school strives to prepare its graduates to be productive, engaged citizens within the broader Capital Region and beyond.
320
Total Students
37.5
Full-Time Teachers
8.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
30.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White304
Hispanic6
Black2
Asian1
Two or More7
  • White
    304 (95.0 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (2.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.6 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
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: BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (518)872-1482
Website: http://www.bkwschools.org
Grade Range: 7th - 12th
Total Students: 320
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 8.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 94
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Grade 7 51
Grade 8 49
Grade 9 52
Grade 10 61
Grade 11 58
Grade 12 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Grade 751
Grade 849
Grade 952
Grade 1061
Grade 1158
Grade 1249
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female15046.9%
Male17053.1%