BERNE-KNOX-WESTERLO JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
320 Students
High School 7th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 304 |
| Hispanic | 6 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Two or More | 7 |
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White304 (95.0 %)
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Two or More7 (2.2 %)
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Hispanic6 (1.9 %)
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Black2 (0.6 %)
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Asian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 7 | 51 |
| Grade 8 | 49 |
| Grade 9 | 52 |
| Grade 10 | 61 |
| Grade 11 | 58 |
| Grade 12 | 49 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 150 | 46.9% |
| Male | 170 | 53.1% |
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