Bearden High School

1,997 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.
1,997
Total Students
123.9
Full-Time Teachers
16.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bearden High School
Demographic Student Count
White1,477
Hispanic214
Black144
Asian68
Two or More89
American Indian2
Pacific Islander3
  • White
    1,477 (74.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    214 (10.7 %)
  • Black
    144 (7.2 %)
  • Two or More
    89 (4.5 %)
  • Asian
    68 (3.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.1 %)
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: 1,997
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 123.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 481
Grade 10 520
Grade 11 520
Grade 12 476

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bearden High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 9481
Grade 10520
Grade 11520
Grade 12476
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bearden High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female1,00650.4%
Male99149.6%
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